This document discusses a scene from the film Urban Stories where Vinz witnesses his friend shoot and kill a black bouncer after being denied entry to a bar. The scene shows Vinz is shocked by the violence and leaves to find his friends, revealing his character is disturbed by the racial conflict and murder he just saw. The discussion analyzes how this scene portrays themes of power, poverty, and racial conflict through its narrative elements and cultural context.

1. A2 FILM STUDIES – FM4 – URBAN STORIES – POWER, POVERTY & CONFLICT
Vinz leaves the boxing match in the company of his acquaintances. The trio joy ride around Paris whilst listening
to rap music.
The trio attempt to enter a bar but are denied access by a black bouncer. Vinz’s friend (who is Black) racially
abuses the bouncer then shoots him in the face.
A deep focus shot tells us that Vinz is shocked and terrified by the events. The scene ends with Vinz leaving to find
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How can Todorov’s theory of narrative be applied to this scene?
What can we learn about the character of Vinz through this sequence?
You must include analysis of themes, micro elements and include some culturual /
historical context.

2. Notes