This document discusses British cinema and provides context and examples for analyzing representations of identity in media. It poses questions about how nations, regions, and groups are represented in media over time and the social implications. Examples of representations to analyze across media include national cinema, television, magazines, youth culture, and post-9/11 depictions of Islam. The document also provides definitions for categorizing British films based on financing and cultural content. It acknowledges the challenges the British film industry has faced in competing commercially with Hollywood.