This document provides an introduction to the film studies exam topic of "Borders and Identity" focusing on how films construct meanings around identity and belonging in relation to concepts of Britishness. Students will study two films - "In the Name of the Father" (1993) and "Hunger" (2008) - and analyze how the films represent Britishness and belonging to spectators. The document outlines tasks for students to complete during the lesson, including analyzing the trailers for how spectators might view the main characters, completing conflict analysis tasks for "In the Name of the Father," and summarizing the case studies and exam topic in one paragraph. Homework involves writing a timed essay response and creating a one-page timeline of key events from

1. Entrance Activity
• Go over to the Display
• WHAT do you notice about the themes & issues represented in the display?
• WHAT are your expectations for both texts?

2. FEEDBACK

3. Title:
Introduction to FM2 – Section B –
‘Borders and Identity’
Friday 30th January 2015
Unit FM2: Section A –
Producers & Audience

4. Why?
Aims & Objectives
• YOU WILL be assessed on
what you already know.
• YOU WILL re-cap some
important areas as part of the
last Exam Topic – FM2 –
Section A
• YOU WILL be introduced to
the next exam topic and the
key areas of focus.
• Review the learning.
AO1 Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of the film
industry.

6. “The Troubles” –
1968 - 1998
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/troublesFurther Reading:
• The goal of the unionist and overwhelmingly Protestant majority was to remain part of
the United Kingdom.
• The goal of the nationalist and republican, almost exclusively Catholic, minority was to
become part of the Republic of Ireland.

7. FM2 – Section B –
‘Borders and Identity’
• Study at least two films
• Focus on how macro elements of film – particularly
Narrative – construct meanings and raise issues
• ‘Borders and Belonging’ - Concerned with Identity and
belonging in relation to a place which is called the
United Kingdom but in which “British” is an increasingly
contested term
• Focus on Migrants, as well as characters who question
their attachment to or alienation from the idea of being
“British”

8. ‘In the Name of the Father’
(1993 – Dir. Jim Sheridan) ‘Hunger’ (2008 – Dir. Steve McQueen)
YOU MUST purchase a copy of these films in order to understand HOW “Britishness” is
represented to the spectator.
Both films are available to watch on school on the Public Drive.
public$/Film & Media/_NCS Media/AS Film Studies/FM2 - Films
In the Name of the Father trailer Hunger Trailer

9. WHO do these men “Belong” to based on
the trailers you’ve just watched?
HOW do you think the spectators will view
these characters?
“Belonging”
Task 1) - 5 minutes

10. FEEDBACK

11. ‘In the Name of the Father’
(19__ – Dir. J__ S_______)93 im heridan
https://ncrafts.wordpress.com/wjec-a-level-film-studies/fm2-british-american-
film/section-b-british-film-identity-study-the-troubles/
YOU MUST visit the link above and Complete the ‘Conflict’ tasks.
Audience Positioning – Look around the room for Stuart Hall (1980) and analyse WHAT
position were put in whilst watching the opening sequence of the text.
Task 1) - 15 minutes

12. What have you learnt?
YOU MUST Summarise the 2 Case Studies you’ve analysed today
and the Exam topic into 1 Paragraph.
Extension – YOU COULD explain HOW “Belonging” and conflict is
represented in EACH text, especially ITNOTF

13. Homework
Complete a timed Essay Answer to this Question (50 minutes)
Due: 2 Lessons – Tuesday 3rd February
Research “The Troubles” and produce a 1-page
Timeline summary of some of the key events
surrounding this conflict.