Packaged in black and white. The Film As Text invites teachers and students to think about the ways in which
form and content support each other in the making of meanings. It explores all
aspects of the film; its production, script, in-depth character analysis, themes
and genre. It includes a biography of Sarah Watts and her work, in-depth
analysis of scenes, its cultural context and provides many activities to
encourage students to critically analyze the narrative and values in the
film.
Curriculum Links:
• English: The film will have universal appeal
for senior students of English throughout Australia, given that the film is
strongly character-driven and crystallizes and shapes multiple themes on fear
and mortality in an accessible and gentle way. The film’s distinctive style is
inextricably linked to character and theme and demands analysis.
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Interdisciplinary level: science, social sciences, health and human development,
religious studies
• Australian studies
• Media studies