CMT Week 9 - East is East

  1. Iconography : What are ‘significant objects’ in the film?
    • Traditional clothes
    • Traditional wedding clothes
    • Mosquee
  2. Describe the setting/location
    The story takes place in Salford in 1971.
  3. Narrative : What are key moments in the story?
    • the Wedding (the son leaving his own wedding)
    • the Hospital (Sajid’s circumsision)
  4. Characters : Can you find the character roles?
    • father = villain
    • mother = hero
    • children = the princess
  5. What are the key themes of the film?
    • religion issues
    • cultural differences, cultural shocks
    • asian tradition
    • racism
  6. Describe the style of the film (camerawork, lighting,
    editing, music)
    Indian music
  7. What audience response is the film aiming at ?
    • Laughter
    • Sympathy
  8. Who is the target audience ?
    • Young people
    • Ethnic minorities
    • Mix race families
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CMT Week 9 - East is East
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