Ghett´a Life by Chris Browne
1. Who was your favorite character (s) from the film? Why?
My favorite character of the film is Derrik because he tries to reach his goal without taking part in the country's political problems. He never shows hatred towards those he is supposed to hate and always seems at peace with everyone. He does not hesitate to risk his life for one of them because he follows his own philosophy of life and not the one that politics and his father want to impose on him.
2. How does the film compare to the other Jamaican films from the 70s? (Besides visual effects, think about the plot and character development).
I think it was my favorite movie compared to the ones we saw in class. For me the story and the characters were much more "worked on" and their personality, their feelings seemed more real. I find that at times we could really feel what they were feeling and we could understand the dilemmas they were facing.
3. How are woman portrayed in this film? Is it a little or big advancement compared to the films from the 1970's?
What impressed me the most was the role of the women in the film, especially Derrik's mother who seems to have been erased at first, and the role of Camella. This is the first time that they are presented as having a strong character and that they have seen it at they can come into conflict with men. We can see that they have a more important role in this film than in the other films in the course.
I didn't thought about politic until I saw your blog, but I think you're right about that observation of Derrick and his way to go through life.
RépondreSupprimerNice, you added a picture. I liked Derrik too. Good answers.
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