How does Arnold use the form of social realism to develop the character of Zoe in the Wasp? (2-3 Paragraphs)

Let's start off by defining Social Realism. what is it? by definition, social realism is the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of social or political comment. this is used in the short film "Wasp" by Arnold. i've not got a clue what i'm doing so i'm gonna talk about film form :) Cinematography: - There are many hand held shots = immersive, make some of the scenes appear more intense. An example of this is at the start of the film when they are marching down the stairs. - Many POV shots which therefore get covered by passers by. An example of this is in the pub to imply that it is busy. - Also uses many low angle shots to perhaps imply that they have a downwards outlook on the world due to there poor living standards. An example of this is when we see Zoe in the kitchen, when she reaches for the sugar out of the cupboard it is from a low angle shot. - Arnold uses close up shots of the characters faces when they are talking to make the audience feel even more uncomfortable, especially when Zoe is flirting with Dave and when she’s arguing with the woman at the bar about how much a drink costs. Editing: - chronological order over a short period of time. - some small jump cuts to cut out irrelevant content and to make the plot to remain interesting - parallel edits of the mother focusing on her relationship with Dave and the kids scavenging for food makes it very uneasy to watch Sound: - Mostly diegetic sound apart from the very end where it transitions into non-diegetic. Mis-En-Scene: - very clearly 1990s - London - chav central Performance: - done well by Natalie Press, Zoe and Danny Dyer, Dave - Very chavvy, council estate characteristics. we stan not having a braincell

Analyse how at least two of these scenes uses film form ( cinematography,editing, mise-en-scene( including iconography) sound and performance to develop the film's narrative and characters and explore themes such as American culture, interventionism , the nature and history of war and the idea of heroism .

- Analyse how at least two of these scenes uses film form ( cinematography,editing, mise-en-scene( including iconography) sound and performance to develop the film's narrative and characters and explore themes such as American culture, interventionism , the nature and history of war and the idea of heroism . Whilst it was actually cut from the movie, the significant exchange between the Plantation Widow and Willard captures the sheer essence of the film and its brutality. A key quote is "because i like it". Much like this quote, the film’s key characters who first appear to have a straightforward disposition to the horrors around them actually have a far greater depth to their psyche which is revealed in a groundbreaking way. Coppola explores the hidden complexities of the characters and themes of his epic masterpiece and reveals how the film wasn’t about showing “the horror” of war so much as it was about telling the story of fictional characters who experienced that horror and showing how it impacted them. Killgore’s hat holds much significance; it resembles that of a late 19th century American Cavalry hat straight out of the America vs Native wars. Man doesn't need a weapon, as he doesn't actually see a threat. Whilst he may have a handgun strapped to his belt, the fact that he never even goes to grab it shows that it doesn't even need to be there. When Killgore and the soldiers around him dive at his feet, flattening themselves and making themselves a harder target for incoming fire, Kilgore doesn’t budge as the camera shows him standing triumphantly over them, daring the enemy to try and take a shot at him. He just don't care. My dude doesn't want a weapon, he just wants to surf da waves. In confusion, Wilard question's this man's priorities: “Don’t you think it’s a little risky for R&R?” to which Kilgore responds in a similarly worked up manner: “If I say it’s safe to surf this beach, Captain, it’s safe to surf this beach!” At this point in the assault, Kilgore reveals his true intentions as he attempts to get others to join in on the fun and disregard their own weapons and the fight like he has. He is not the glorious war hero that casual viewers of the film may think he is. He's tired of the war and just wants nothing to do with it anymore.