CMT Week 9 - East is East

Iconography : What are ‘significant objects’ in the film?
- Traditional clothes
- Traditional wedding clothes
- Mosquee
Describe the setting/location

The story takes place in Salford in 1971.
Narrative : What are key moments in the story?
- the Wedding (the son leaving his own wedding)
- the Hospital (Sajid’s circumsision)
Characters : Can you find the character roles?
- father = villain
- mother = hero
- children = the princess
What are the key themes of the film?
- religion issues
- cultural differences, cultural shocks
- asian tradition
- racism
Describe the style of the film (camerawork, lighting,
editing, music)

Indian music
What audience response is the film aiming at ?
- Laughter
- Sympathy
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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2010-12-14T02:27:25Z

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