(Pre-Production) Written analysis of 4 opening sequences

Bullet Boy

 

Directed by Saul Dibb, Bullet Boy is set in one of London's most violent neighbourhoods. It tells the story of two brothers growing up in today's society and reflects modern reality within Britain's inner cities.

Bullet boy was released in 2005.
It explores themes such as: family life, violence, crime, relationships, growing up, aspirations and race.

The director, Dibb, interviewed local teenagers before shooting the film to get a better understanding of life in similar areas as the film.

Made in Britain

Directed by Alan Clarke, the film is based around a short period in the life of a 16 year old skin head named Trevor. The film follows his confrontation's with the law and his resistance to conform to the norms of society.
The film explores themes such as: Crime, violence, growing up and aspirations.
Made in Britain was released in 1982.


















My Beautiful Laundrette














Directed by Stephen Frears, this British comedy-drama follows the complex relationships between members of the White and Asian communities during the time of Thatcher's reign.


My beautiful laundrette was released in 1985, with it's themes tackling a variety of issues that were current in the 1980's, such as homosexuality, social class, British politics and racism.














Kidulthood











Directed by Menhaj Huda, this film is about several teenagers living in inner west London.
The film explores realistic and relatable themes of teenagers in London.
These include: growing up, aspirations, social class, violence and relationships.
Kidulthood, a British drama, was released in 2006.