| Reference Type |
web
|
| Title |
Senses of Cinema |
| Chapter/Web article title |
Mike and Stefani (R. Maslyn Williams, 1952) |
| State |
Unknown |
| Country |
Unknown |
| Publication Date |
|
| Citation Date |
|
| Site URL |
http://sensesofcinema.com/2010/55/mike-and-stefani-r-maslyn-williams-1952/ |
| Comments |
The mention of Roberto Rossellini and Robert Flaherty shows that they were a part in the type of film it was meant to be, 'part re-enactment and part documentary, this crack at post-World War II migration propaganda transgresses its Department of Immigration origins'.
The article talks about the effectiveness of the end scene, where the selection process happens and how it works so well, as it has both the European style of communication and the Australian all meshed together in one scene. The scene is also a good portrayal of Australian culture, through costume and gesture.
Dirk de Bruyn (the Author) sums up the importance of the scene, mostly into it's reliability in society, 'Mike and Stefaniâs selection interview provides a small but critical trace of this dark but somewhat endearing aspect of our national character'.
It also plays a massive part in conveying the difference in culture between different countries and how it is not comforting but almost ailenating. |
| Synopsis |
A web article that talks about the effect of 'Mike and Stefani' in society and also highlights some of the influences of the film, such as Roberto Rossellini and Robert Flaherty.
It also highlights some interesting review-type descriptions of the film and gets compared to other films, portraying it as a very historically effective film. |
tags:
add tag Please Wait...
|
|
|
| |
