This
Is
England
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England
'This Is England', set in 1983, tells a story about a boy who is struggling to live in England and finds his family and social life within a few 'skinheads'; after having a fight with them.
The nine different title sequences all have a reference to England, which helps to portray the purpose of the film.
In the first image of the title sequence, the Serif font used for 'This Is England' associates the genre of the film with serious matter(s). It also suggests the importance of the film, as the writing is in capital letters. The plot of the film is obvious from the title - there is no need to discover, during watching the film, what it will be about.
A close up of a block of flats is shown in this particular title sequence which gives the audience, a sense of how living conditions where at the time of which this film is set in.
The second image of the title sequence, shows three men dressed in bold, black suits with a peaceful, white serif writing over them.
In the first image of the title sequence, the Serif font used for 'This Is England' associates the genre of the film with serious matter(s). It also suggests the importance of the film, as the writing is in capital letters. The plot of the film is obvious from the title - there is no need to discover, during watching the film, what it will be about.
A close up of a block of flats is shown in this particular title sequence which gives the audience, a sense of how living conditions where at the time of which this film is set in.
The second image of the title sequence, shows three men dressed in bold, black suits with a peaceful, white serif writing over them.
This creates a tensed atmosphere for the audience as they know the film is humourless yet striking.
The third image of the title sequence is of people in a nightclub, which contrasts with the serious atmosphere created so far. It shows that individuals of 'England' do tend to breake boundaries, or simply like to enjoy themselves. This then shows people that are outkasts as they do not follow the norms of society in England around thew eighties. This new theme is continued into the fourth image as a close up shot of a couple kissing is shown.
A romantic atmosphere is created and suggests that England holds hope and unity for some individuals. The fifth image of three men sheltered by the 'England' maintains the sense of 'belonging' or being part as one.
Typically, with the use of the flag, this image illustrates and sums up the whole title sequence though it is in them median of the sequence. The white background, that the three men are walking into associates them with purity - as they belong to England.
In the sixth image, the small font of the writing is placed over a boy who is looking into the screen of old-fashioned computer screens. This contrasts with mordern society and how England has over come its struggles of technology and has developed. This suggests the well-being of England, and how it benefits its people.
This image is of a jump-shot from the other images, as there are no other resemblences or representatives of 'England' yet it still plays an important part in the title sequence.
The seventh and eighth image are of pain, agony yet harmony which puts forward the idea that 'England', as a whole, is able to deal with any threatening situations which are put onto the country; portraying the country as strong and capable. In the eighth image, a long shot it used to reveal a solitary surrounding which illustrates the independence of people belonging to 'England'.
The final image also has the use of serif fonts which relates to the importance of the two characters. The type of font helps to dominate the role of the two characters and, though put at the end, they are important in the film and for the nature of the film.
The third image of the title sequence is of people in a nightclub, which contrasts with the serious atmosphere created so far. It shows that individuals of 'England' do tend to breake boundaries, or simply like to enjoy themselves. This then shows people that are outkasts as they do not follow the norms of society in England around thew eighties. This new theme is continued into the fourth image as a close up shot of a couple kissing is shown.
A romantic atmosphere is created and suggests that England holds hope and unity for some individuals. The fifth image of three men sheltered by the 'England' maintains the sense of 'belonging' or being part as one.
Typically, with the use of the flag, this image illustrates and sums up the whole title sequence though it is in them median of the sequence. The white background, that the three men are walking into associates them with purity - as they belong to England.
In the sixth image, the small font of the writing is placed over a boy who is looking into the screen of old-fashioned computer screens. This contrasts with mordern society and how England has over come its struggles of technology and has developed. This suggests the well-being of England, and how it benefits its people.
This image is of a jump-shot from the other images, as there are no other resemblences or representatives of 'England' yet it still plays an important part in the title sequence.
The seventh and eighth image are of pain, agony yet harmony which puts forward the idea that 'England', as a whole, is able to deal with any threatening situations which are put onto the country; portraying the country as strong and capable. In the eighth image, a long shot it used to reveal a solitary surrounding which illustrates the independence of people belonging to 'England'.
The final image also has the use of serif fonts which relates to the importance of the two characters. The type of font helps to dominate the role of the two characters and, though put at the end, they are important in the film and for the nature of the film.
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