7. Controversial topics
Films of Social Realism may cover topics
which are generally seen as taboo, or just
aren’t broadly discussed at the time of
publishing.
The ‘New Wave’ movement of the 50s and 60s
looked at topics such as prostitution and
homosexuality in great detail.
Conventions
9. Regional identities on show through the use of
slang/dialect, as well as through a common accent.
Lack of special effects
The realistic nature of the film means that special
effects are not needed, as the filmmaker looks to
capture the more
Display of hardships of everyday life, a common
convention in social realistic films
“Late again, Smith, and you’re fired”
Run down, desolate environment. The scenery does
not, however, look bad enough to be that of, say, a
horror film, but rather that of an impoverished town.
Analysis – 8 Mile
10. Regional identities on show through the use of
slang/dialect, as well as through a common accent.
Lack of special effects
The realistic nature of the film means that special
effects are not needed, as the filmmaker looks to
capture the more
Display of hardships of everyday life, a common
convention in social realistic films
“Late again, Smith, and you’re fired”
Run down, desolate environment. The scenery does
not, however, look bad enough to be that of, say, a
horror film, but rather that of an impoverished town.
Analysis – 8 Mile
