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British Social Realism Films

Social realism is a genre that focuses on topical issues within a society which is represented by different ideologies. Many themes include things such as money, drugs, alcohol or sex in some form.

Codes and conventions

  • The use of unknown actors/actresses.
  • This supports the idea that the issues occurring can happen to anyone anywhere. Making the narrative realistic.
  • Social Class of the characters play a major role.
  • Most social realism films deal with the working class, for example, 'Billy Elliot'.
  • The location of film is usually set around estates or run down areas of certain cities, however some 'nice' neighborhoods are included.
  • Most likely areas for topical issues
  • Age
  • Most social realism films use teenagers or young adults as they are mostly subjected to these issues. e.g. 'Kidulthood' , 'kes' , 'This is England'.

Audiences

The target audience varies depending on the films forms and conventions .

for example, a film like 'Kidulthood' appeals to a young audience because the culture of the film is set around themes that appeal to youth in particularly London. Films such as 'Spare Time' (1939) would appeal to a much older generation such as those over 50 because its content is more appealing to that type of audience.

The film 'Billy Elliot' appeals mostly to everyone especially families as it is a 'feel-good' film. Whereas, the film 'Trainspotting' would not be recommended for families as there is a strong drug reference and a lot of swearing. Making it inappropriate for younger children.

This Is England - Trailer

Billy Elliot - Trailer

List of Social Realism films in the UK

  • Billy Elliot
  • Fish Tank
  • This is England
  • Kidulthood

Kidulthood - Trailer

What is social Realism ?

By Hannah Marshall

Scene from the UK Film ' Fish Tank '

.... What else?

In today's contemporary society, social realism film themes such as class, religion, ethnicity and political views are very popular compared to earlier social realism narratives.

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