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Rock N RollaRock N Rolla vs.vs. KesKesBy Joe ShrimptonBy Joe Shrimpton

and Saskia Adamsand Saskia Adams


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The FilmsThe Films

2008 Guy Ritchie 1970 Ken Loach


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A Brief Summary Of KesA Brief Summary Of Kes

There is a boy called Billy who lives in a runThere is a boy called Billy who lives in a rundown area in South Yorkshire.down area in South Yorkshire.

Billy is bullied by his school friends, teachers,Billy is bullied by his school friends, teachers,and even his family members.and even his family members.

One day he goes beating in the woods andOne day he goes beating in the woods andspots a Kestral and learns bout them andspots a Kestral and learns bout them andtrains one and keeps it as a pet.trains one and keeps it as a pet.

He pinches some money from his brother andHe pinches some money from his brother andhis brother kills his pet Kestrel called Kes.his brother kills his pet Kestrel called Kes.

Kes is a marvelous, moving andKes is a marvelous, moving and

compassionate film, so realistic that it is oftencompassionate film, so realistic that it is oftenfunny. Written and directed by one of the mostfunny. Written and directed by one of the mostpolitically committed of British filmmakers, kespolitically committed of British filmmakers, kesis an astute and authentic analysis of societyis an astute and authentic analysis of societyat large (From the blurb on the DVD cover).at large (From the blurb on the DVD cover).

It was origionly a Novel.It was origionly a Novel.


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They beat him.They beat him.

They deprived him.They deprived him.

They ridiculed him.They ridiculed him.

They broke his heart.They broke his heart.

But they couldntBut they couldnt

break his spirit.break his spirit.


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A Brief Summary of Rock NA Brief Summary of Rock N

RollaRolla

In a real estate scam, in London thereIn a real estate scam, in London thereis a million dollar prize up for grabs.is a million dollar prize up for grabs.

So criminals from around the city comeSo criminals from around the city comeand from other under-world places areand from other under-world places areurging to get rich fast.urging to get rich fast.

However an unexpected criminalHowever an unexpected criminalcomes back into the city a drugged outcomes back into the city a drugged outrock n rolla.rock n rolla.

This unexpected face is meant to beThis unexpected face is meant to bedead, not alive however he is the luckydead, not alive however he is the luckyone who gets the million dollar prize.one who gets the million dollar prize.

The storyline is known to be about AThe storyline is known to be about Astory of sex thugs and rock n rollstory of sex thugs and rock n roll(quoted from the DVD cover).(quoted from the DVD cover).


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The Decade Of KesThe Decade Of Kes

Kes was produced in the 1970s where coal mining was at its peakKes was produced in the 1970s where coal mining was at its peakin Britain.in Britain.

In the film there is a party scene where old fashioned music isIn the film there is a party scene where old fashioned music isbeing played by band (classic rock and roll).being played by band (classic rock and roll).

The way people looked in this decade was important also asThe way people looked in this decade was important also asthere hair styles were comb overs and perms as well as sidethere hair styles were comb overs and perms as well as sideburns etc.burns etc.

The decade of this film is signified clearly such as when theThe decade of this film is signified clearly such as when thecentral protagonist is at school the teachers are very strict (theycentral protagonist is at school the teachers are very strict (theyhit the students) and also there is a part in the film where we seehit the students) and also there is a part in the film where we see

the P.E teacher dressed up in a old Man U kit when Sir Bobbythe P.E teacher dressed up in a old Man U kit when Sir BobbyCharlton used to play, this is also a good and clear representationCharlton used to play, this is also a good and clear representationof Britishness.of Britishness.

In the film there are several scenes outside where there are moreIn the film there are several scenes outside where there are moresignifiers of the type of decade as there are old cars such as fordsignifiers of the type of decade as there are old cars such as fordCortina's etc and the old fashioned number plates.Cortina's etc and the old fashioned number plates.


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The Decade Of Rock NThe Decade Of Rock N

RollaRolla

The decade of Rock N Rolla is the modern day decadeThe decade of Rock N Rolla is the modern day decadesignifying the use of technology as there are uses ofsignifying the use of technology as there are uses ofspecial effects etc.special effects etc.

It also reflects our decade in a more dramatic way as itIt also reflects our decade in a more dramatic way as itrepresents crime and violence in todays society.represents crime and violence in todays society.

You only have to look at the actors, the ways in which theyYou only have to look at the actors, the ways in which theyare dressed and how they act.are dressed and how they act.

The surroundings and different scenes of this filmThe surroundings and different scenes of this film

represent modern day life such as the building and carsrepresent modern day life such as the building and carswhich are shown on screen etc.which are shown on screen etc.

It looks at the way in which how people act in today's lifeIt looks at the way in which how people act in today's lifestyle such as the use of guns and knife crime.style such as the use of guns and knife crime.


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The Production Of KesThe Production Of Kes

Kes was filmed in several locationsKes was filmed in several locationswithin South Yorkshire, in the workingwithin South Yorkshire, in the workingclass areas.class areas.

It was filmed to portray the working lifeIt was filmed to portray the working life

style of coal mining.style of coal mining.

It was set in Barnsley which is theIt was set in Barnsley which is thereason behind the broad Yorkshirereason behind the broad Yorkshireaccent.accent.

All the extra characters were hired fromAll the extra characters were hired from

around the Barnsley area and the mainaround the Barnsley area and the maincharacters were born in Barnsley.characters were born in Barnsley.

This film shows and contains broadThis film shows and contains broadlocal dialects which reflect how stronglylocal dialects which reflect how stronglythe cast is used on set (Wikipedia).the cast is used on set (Wikipedia).


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The Production Of Rock NRolla

In May 2007, director Guy Ritchie announced theproduction ofRocknRolla, a film with a similartheme to two of his previous films,Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) andSnatch (2000). RocknRolla, written by Ritchie,

was produced byJoel Silver'sDark Castle Entertainment and distributed byWarner Bros..[7] Other famous Dark CastleEntertainment films include mainly horrors eg:Orphan, House Of Wax and Ghost Ship. Thefollowing June, Ritchie hired the cast forRocknRolla, and filming began on location in

London on 19 June 2007.

Rock N Rolla showed typical London mobsterstherefore the majority of the cast had a cockneyaccent although also used American characters,Scottish characters and Russian characters etcto pull in a wider audience.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Ritchiehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock,_Stock_and_Two_Smoking_Barrelshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatch_(film)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Silverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Castle_Entertainmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Castle_Entertainmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Silverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatch_(film)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock,_Stock_and_Two_Smoking_Barrelshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Ritchie


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Useful Resources ForUseful Resources For

KesKeshttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/ - I have found this a really good- I have found this a really goodresource to use because during my research I was able to find lots ofresource to use because during my research I was able to find lots ofreviews and main points such as the company credits and casting.reviews and main points such as the company credits and casting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(filmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(film) - This is a common resource, but it) - This is a common resource, but itwas useful when I looked at where the film had been produced etc.was useful when I looked at where the film had been produced etc.

I have used the DVD cover as there are some very good quotes and theI have used the DVD cover as there are some very good quotes and theblurb on the back tells you what kind of film it is in the way in that how it isblurb on the back tells you what kind of film it is in the way in that how it isso good. (one big review).so good. (one big review).

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1MZXE4NNYOGFHhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R1MZXE4NNYOGFH - This is very good for- This is very good forlooking a different types of reviews and an online book which you can view.looking a different types of reviews and an online book which you can view.

http://www.film4.com/search?page=1&q=Keshttp://www.film4.com/search?page=1&q=Kes - This was very good as there- This was very good as thereis a lot of reviews and great quotes.is a lot of reviews and great quotes.

http://www.answers.com/topic/kes-filmhttp://www.answers.com/topic/kes-film - This is a perfect resource as it- This is a perfect resource as ittells you everything you need to know about the film and contain differenttells you everything you need to know about the film and contain differentarticles about the film including reviews.articles about the film including reviews.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(filmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(filmhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R1MZXE4NNYOGFHhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R1MZXE4NNYOGFHhttp://www.film4.com/search?page=1&q=Keshttp://www.film4.com/search?page=1&q=Keshttp://www.answers.com/topic/kes-filmhttp://www.answers.com/topic/kes-filmhttp://www.answers.com/topic/kes-filmhttp://www.film4.com/search?page=1&q=Keshttp://www.amazon.com/review/R1MZXE4NNYOGFHhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(filmhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064541/


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Useful resources For RockUseful resources For Rock

N RollaN Rolla

www.rottentomatoes.comwww.rottentomatoes.comThis was useful to find outThis was useful to find outabout Guy Ritchies past filmsabout Guy Ritchies past films

www.wikipedia.comwww.wikipedia.comThis was useful for information aboutThis was useful for information aboutthe cast etc.the cast etc.

www.imbd.comwww.imbd.comThis was very useful to find out about RockThis was very useful to find out about RockN Rolla in general ie: the production, cast, budget and profits.N Rolla in general ie: the production, cast, budget and profits.

http://rocknrolla.warnerbros.com/http://rocknrolla.warnerbros.com/This specializes inThis specializes inthe movie especially the marketing and advertising the Rock Nthe movie especially the marketing and advertising the Rock NRolla franchise.Rolla franchise.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/http://www.wikipedia.com/http://www.wikipedia.com/http://www.imbd.com/http://www.imbd.com/http://rocknrolla.warnerbros.com/http://rocknrolla.warnerbros.com/http://rocknrolla.warnerbros.com/http://www.imbd.com/http://www.wikipedia.com/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/


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Representation IssuesRepresentation Issues

(Kes)(Kes)This film represents Britain in many different ways, one of the mainThis film represents Britain in many different ways, one of the mainones is the way in which the characters speak with there broadones is the way in which the characters speak with there broad

Yorkshire accents, this clearly signifies that its not a high budget film asYorkshire accents, this clearly signifies that its not a high budget film asit doesnt use actors who are from the South.it doesnt use actors who are from the South.

Also the fact that one of the teachers is wearing a football kit from ManAlso the fact that one of the teachers is wearing a football kit from ManUnited, this represents Britain as they are very big football fans (its theUnited, this represents Britain as they are very big football fans (its thehome of British sport) and the fact that Man United is represented ashome of British sport) and the fact that Man United is represented asthe main English team throughout the Nation.the main English team throughout the Nation.


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Representation IssuesRepresentation Issues

(Kes) Continued(Kes) Continued

The way the characters are dressed signifies the working classThe way the characters are dressed signifies the working classas there clothes are dirty and there housing is of a very pooras there clothes are dirty and there housing is of a very poorstandard, this contributes by the types of people who arestandard, this contributes by the types of people who arerough and dont give a dam about anyone else. Thisrough and dont give a dam about anyone else. Thisrepresents the lower, working and social class of Britain.represents the lower, working and social class of Britain.

As the film is set in Barnsley in the 1970s which was wellAs the film is set in Barnsley in the 1970s which was wellknown for the working class area where all the mining wasknown for the working class area where all the mining was(down in the pit as they say in the film).(down in the pit as they say in the film).

Mining represents Britain as this was the main type of industryMining represents Britain as this was the main type of industryin this decade and people who worked really had no choice atin this decade and people who worked really had no choice atall, especially the males.all, especially the males.

The film which is shown on screen wit the specific working-The film which is shown on screen wit the specific working-class life makes this one of the most popular significant filmsclass life makes this one of the most popular significant filmsof the new film wave. (Film Four).of the new film wave. (Film Four).


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The Times (Kes)The Times (Kes)This film shows that it is very typical of the times when it was setThis film shows that it is very typical of the times when it was setand produced in a variety of ways.and produced in a variety of ways.

As this film represents the sign of Britishness with the coal miningAs this film represents the sign of Britishness with the coal miningetc, it follows the time period exactly as this was the main type ofetc, it follows the time period exactly as this was the main type ofindustry in Britain at the time.industry in Britain at the time.

The time is very typical of the representation of Britishness as youThe time is very typical of the representation of Britishness as youonly have to look at the style of clothing with the hair styles asonly have to look at the style of clothing with the hair styles asthey all comb there hair and when they go out on a night they allthey all comb there hair and when they go out on a night they alldress up totally different compared to todays society.dress up totally different compared to todays society.

Because this was filmed in the 1960/70s they didnt have a lot ofBecause this was filmed in the 1960/70s they didnt have a lot ofnew technology so there are no signs of special effects or fancynew technology so there are no signs of special effects or fancycamera angles, one main reason for this is that it was from a novelcamera angles, one main reason for this is that it was from a novel

in the first place.in the first place.

All of the representations which I have discussed are very tipical ofAll of the representations which I have discussed are very tipical ofthe time period as they reflect the life and style of the workingthe time period as they reflect the life and style of the workingclass and basically percieves social realism.class and basically percieves social realism.


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The Times (Rock NThe Times (Rock N

Rolla)Rolla)This film is quite typical of modernday Britain and the undergroundgang world. The way that money isrepresented signifies theimportance of it, especially withintoday's culture. This is learnt from

the way the actors are dressede.g.: in fancy suits and the use ofexpensive weaponry such as theguns (seen opposite.)

The soundtrack is very up to datein the movie with a variety ofcurrent music (rock and roll to hiphop). With the majority ofbands/artists featured being British.Rock N Rolla was nominated forBest Soundtrack in fact at the 2008Black Reel Awards.


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Critical Reception (Kes)Critical Reception (Kes)

It has won the Crystal Globe Award in 1970 at the KarlovyIt has won the Crystal Globe Award in 1970 at the KarlovyInternational Film Festival.International Film Festival.

In 1971 it won Best British Screenplay at the Writers Guild ofIn 1971 it won Best British Screenplay at the Writers Guild ofGreat Britain Award.Great Britain Award.

Also in 1971 it was awarded another award at the British FilmAlso in 1971 it was awarded another award at the British FilmAwards.Awards.

Colin Welland who played the role of the school teacher wasColin Welland who played the role of the school teacher wasawarded the Best Actor in a supporting Role.awarded the Best Actor in a supporting Role.

Also the central character David Bradley was awarded MostAlso the central character David Bradley was awarded MostPromising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles.Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles.

Kes has made a real social impact on British Film making and goesKes has made a real social impact on British Film making and goeson to be a classic.on to be a classic.

Kes One of the best British films of all time (BFI top British films).Kes One of the best British films of all time (BFI top British films).

Ks set a bench mark for British film making as it contains some ofKs set a bench mark for British film making as it contains some ofthe most key conventions looking at how Britain is represented.the most key conventions looking at how Britain is represented.


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Critical Reception (Rock NCritical Reception (Rock N

Rolla)Rolla)

Reception was quite poor when Rock n RollaReception was quite poor when Rock n Rollafirst came out but gradually people havefirst came out but gradually people haveclaimed it is a highly influential British whichclaimed it is a highly influential British whichdid incredibly well around the world not justdid incredibly well around the world not justBritain.Britain.

For example, the budget originally started atFor example, the budget originally started atan estimated $18,000,000. The openingan estimated $18,000,000. The openingweekend gross profit was $1,564,429 in theweekend gross profit was $1,564,429 in theUK and $144,701 in the US increasing toUK and $144,701 in the US increasing to$343,980 by the fourth weekend, obviously$343,980 by the fourth weekend, obviouslygaining popularity gradually. in the USA.gaining popularity gradually. in the USA.

Rock n Rolla won many awards including theRock n Rolla won many awards including the2009 Empire award for best British film and2009 Empire award for best British film andwere nominated for Outstanding Film Widewere nominated for Outstanding Film WideRelease at the GLAAD Awards.Release at the GLAAD Awards.


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The Involvement in KesThe Involvement in Kes

David Bradley- This is theDavid Bradley- This is theperson who played Billyperson who played BillyCasper in the film who wasCasper in the film who was

aged 14 at the time.aged 14 at the time.Freddie Fletcher- This isFreddie Fletcher- This isthe character who playedthe character who played

Jud, Billys older brother.Jud, Billys older brother.

Lynne Perrie- This was theLynne Perrie- This was thecharacter who played thecharacter who played therole of being Billysrole of being Billysmother.mother.


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The Involvement in KesThe Involvement in Kes

ContinuedContinued

The producer was called TonyThe producer was called TonyGarnettGarnett

He was born on April 3He was born on April 3rdrd 1936.1936.

He worked as a producer byHe worked as a producer byworking with feature films onworking with feature films onBritish Televison.British Televison.

After producing Kes heAfter producing Kes hebecame one of the co-foundersbecame one of the co-founders

of Kestrel Films.of Kestrel Films.

During the 1990s he becameDuring the 1990s he becamechairman of World Productionschairman of World Productionsand still is to this current date.and still is to this current date.


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The Involvement in Rock NThe Involvement in Rock N

RollaRollaOther helpers during theproduction of Rock N Rollaincluded Martin Askew,Susan Downey and Joel

Silver.

Cinematography was doneby David Higgs (director ofphotography.)

Rock N Rolla also hiredmany other helpers for thecostume, make-up, casting,camera, stunts, visualeffects and art department.Along with all of theProduction team.


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Ken LoachKen Loach

Ken Loach was born on June 17Ken Loach was born on June 17 thth 1936 in1936 inWarwickshire, England, UK.Warwickshire, England, UK.

His occupation is well known for directing,His occupation is well known for directing,writing and acting.writing and acting.

His first major screen credit was Diary Of AHis first major screen credit was Diary Of AYoung Man 1964.Young Man 1964.

He was often labeled as a social realist whoHe was often labeled as a social realist whoavoided the Hollywood sirens and focusedavoided the Hollywood sirens and focusedon British Film making.on British Film making.

Kes was only the second major film that heKes was only the second major film that hehad produced.had produced.

He gianed his skills from working withinHe gianed his skills from working withintelevision making a number of films for thetelevision making a number of films for theBBC such as the Wednesday Play.BBC such as the Wednesday Play.

Kes made a large impact on his career as itKes made a large impact on his career as itwas known as The best film to ever bewas known as The best film to ever bemade in Britain (From answers.com).made in Britain (From answers.com).


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Guy RitchieGuy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UKin 1968. After watchingButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) as achild, Guy realized that what he wanted to do wasto make films.

Ritchie started out his directing career by making a20-minute short film in 1995 entitled The HardCase. His first full-length feature was thesuccessful Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in1998. He was introduced to Madonna when thesoundtrack to "Lock, Stock and Two SmokingBarrels" was issued on her Maverick Records label.]

He is one of the most famous and influential Britishdirectors of our time.

Guy's latest movie, Sherlock Holmes starringRobert Downey Jr andJude Law, made its theatricalrelease on December 25th, 2009.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_(2009_film)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Downey_Jrhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Lawhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Lawhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Downey_Jrhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_(2009_film)http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/


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To Summarise To Summarise

Both of these films represent Britishness inBoth of these films represent Britishness indifferent ways but do have there similarities anddifferent ways but do have there similarities anddifferences.differences.

SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

They are both set in Britainand have an English cast.

They both look at socialissues arising in the UK.They both look at the Britishlifestyle and how thing are toa current time period. They both keep the British

trend by following key aspectsof British culture such as thesurroundings and cars etc.

Kes is a very low budgetproduction whereas Rock N

Rolla is a high budgetproduction with some bigstar names. There is use of specialeffects in Rock N Rolla.Rock N Rolla appeals to the

US audience as there are staractors involved, however Kesdoesnt appeal to the USaudience as it is a socialrealist text which containsoriginality and there are no

star names.

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