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Rabbit-Proof Fence The film was released in 2002

Rabbit-Proof Fence The film was released in 2002. A True Story Based on a biographical book written by Aboriginal Australian author Doris Pilkington and Nugi Garimara Directed by Phillip Noyce. The main characters of the film. Molly Daisy (Molly’s sister) Gracie (Molly and Daisy’s cousin

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Rabbit-Proof Fence The film was released in 2002

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  1. Rabbit-Proof FenceThe film was released in 2002 A True Story Based on a biographical book written by Aboriginal Australian author Doris Pilkington and Nugi Garimara Directed by Phillip Noyce

  2. The main characters of the film • Molly • Daisy (Molly’s sister) • Gracie (Molly and Daisy’s cousin • The Chief Protector of Aborigines, A.O Neville (nickname devil)

  3. Film in context • Context refers to the time and place in which the film is set and made. • The film was set in the nineteenth century, when Aboriginal children were removed and distanced from their families as part of an attempt to Christianise them.

  4. New words and terms • Half-caste = Aboriginal children that had one white parent and one Aboriginal parent. These half-castes were thought of as sub-human, similar to animals • Genre = the look and feel of a film. For example, is it horror, adventure, drama, romance, science fiction, historical and documentary. Some films are a mix of genres.

  5. The Story • In 1931, Molly, Gracie and Daisy were taken away from their families at Jigalong in the north of Western Australia. • The three children were taken to the Moore River Settlement near Perth, Western Australia. • It is based on a true story.

  6. Why study Rabbit-Proof Fence? • It is a way of understanding Australia’s past and it’s policies. • It helps us to understand Aboriginal people • It shows us how Government policies can effect our lives.

  7. Studying a film as a text • How and why is a film made? • Who is the audience? • What is the messages or themes of the film? (Family, theft, responsibility, strength, values, choices, identity,home etc.) • How is meaning created? • We need to look at; • The characters • The language used • The images used • The story/ plot • The music • The imagery/symbolism • The lighting • The costumes • Camera angles • Editing

  8. Note Taking During the film! • You must take notes • Draw up you page with the following heading • Location / Plot • Character • Main Events • Imagery / Music / Symbolism • Language • Other important information

  9. Your Task! • Do an oral presentation about the film • Write an essay about the film • Small tests

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