Sunday, September 28, 2008

Discussion


Hello!

Apologies for posting this late; we had difficulties with our internet connection at home this week.

I wanted to post some thoughts and ideas for further discussion of The Devil's Playground. Feel free to choose any of these or suggest some of your own.


How does the film's "coming of age" theme compare to that of Picnic of Hanging Rock?
What makes this film "Australian"? What other settings could this story have taken place in?

What is the importance of homosexuality or homoeroticism to the narrative?

In what ways does landscape or nature contribute to the film's visual impact? Why is nature important to the story?

Discuss the ways in which water is a significant element in the mise-en-scene.

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