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1. THE KINGS SPEECH ANALYSIS
GENRE
The genre of the king’s speech is drama/history. This is signifiedby the historical
references throughout. Furthermore, the drama genre is inferredby the amount of
conventions which allow the audience to decode the film into the drama genre. The
hybrid of genres allows the producers to enhance the target audience.
Production Companies
UK Film Council
See-Saw Films
Bedlam Productions
Distributed by
Momentum Pictures
TARGET AUDIENCE – 12A
Despite the young age rating, the intended audience wouldbe the older generation as the
film makes historical references to King George IV. The target demographic of the film is
both men and women as the tagline 'the nation awaits...' gives a sense of unity for
everyone. The actors are well known for the older generation therefore this links to the
inferredtarget audience. People will mental health issues will also be part of the target
demographic as there are not many films which appeal to them. In the film we alsosee
how the protagonist overcomes his fears therefore people will similar issues can relate.
GRATIFICATIONS
The gratifications receivedfromthis film
include information andentertainment. The
film is known for its cultural references
therefore the audience will be able to infer
situations throughout.
TECHNICAL CODES
The setting throughoutis a
cultural referencewhich helps
to audience to decode the
meaningof the film. The
camera angles are often high
angle to express power and
importance which was often a
key feature in the era.
MISE-EN-SCENE
The mise-en-scene throughoutis a genre signifier. The
use of costumes/ props helps the audience to infer to
genre. Furthermore, if the producers didn’t use old style
clothing/props the audience wouldfind it almost
impossible to signifythe genre. The way in which the
actors speak further expandthe target audience.