British Films

Write a one sentence definition of what makes a film british

• A British film is either made in Britain, has a British cast or carries a significance within British culture.

What is the difference between a Hollywood production context and the production context of a British film?

• A hollywood production context usually includes a high budget, heavy reliance on celebrities in both cast and crew and spectacular storylines whereas british movies are more likely character driven, have a more ambiguous budget average and use word of mouth and viral advertising over star power.

When did the James Bond franchise start?

• In the 1960s

In terms of film censorship and graphic content, what began to change in British film in the '70s and '80s?

• A rise in sexual content, especially the sex comedy genre, as well as violence and sex within films such as A Clockwork Orange (1971, Dir. Stanley Kubrick)

What groups are often represented in British film? Include examples.

• Young People (A Clockwork Orange [1971], Attack the block [2011])
• Women (Sense and Sensibility [1995], The Favourite [2018])
• Different cultures, classes and races (Bend it like Beckham [2002], Slumdog Millionaire [2008])

What does the factsheet suggest might be the audience appeal of British film?

• The use of well known British actors, British locations and socially conscious and relevant narratives with relatable undertones allowing them to appeal to a majority of an audience whilst carefully navigating stereotypes and using humour to make social commentary without being melancholic.