| Reference Type |
web
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| Title |
The University of Melbourne |
| Chapter/Web article title |
Matthew Saville on Making Noise |
| Author(s) | SILVIA DROPULICH |
| Volume |
1 |
| Issue |
16 |
| Town |
Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
15-10-2007 |
| Citation Date |
18-04-2012 |
| Site URL |
http://archive.uninews.unimelb.edu.au/news/4686/index.html |
| Comments |
This interview with Australian film âNoiseâ director Matthew Saville was taken from the Melbourne University magazine âThe Melbourne University Voice: Vol 1, No. 16â from 2007.
The interview reveals many answers to the questions and ideas raised in the film, from its director (Matthew Saville). Saville states that the film is a response to the âport Arthur massacreâ, and the feeling of dread, disconnection and sympathy he (and the nation) felt in its wake. He states that we as a society blame an individual for being evil, when we should be rather looking at what made them that way â how did society influence that individual to do such evil deeds? The issues of isolation and its relation to our national character are also raised, with Saville explaining that the film attempts to portray Australiaâs isolation from the rest of the world (and lack of national character) in the main protagonists affliction of tinnitus, which is audible for the audience as well as McGahan thanks to the films sound design including those high pitched noises in the film. Other factors looked into in brief detail in this interview are the Australia character and their strengths and weaknesses, the use of Australian vernacular in the film, and the portrayal of police in the film.
The interview is rewarding as it offers an insight into the director Matthew Savilles mind on what he intended for the film, rather than out interpretation of it. It would be useful for any film studies student or lover of film.
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