more opening sequences

As we decided to work within the genre of, British Realism Drama. we began to look at the opening sequences related to this genre.

Trainspotting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naf_WiEb9Qs

This opening that we looked at goes witht the generic conventions of a British Drama, using every day places, and everyday people... From the beginning it is made clear that this is going to be a personal stuggle with drugs, and being around people that have a bad effect. Although the storyline appears to identify serious issues, the opening is quite up beat, with the song and fast paced running through the streets and the harshness of the drugs contrast with some humour portrayed through the characters.



This Is England:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBpJ4ZuFP8E

This opening differs from Trainspotting, although, again it shows a normality about people and places, it contrast, like a montage of British culture in the 80's, it works effectivley with the title of the film 'This Is England' showing in the opening what England actually is. Again with an up beat light song, the issues that the films crosses isn't addressed too much in the opening, and although it doesn't do this, an audience still want to watch more.