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Box of Delights: Five Inch Bather, The (1942)
 
Focus Questions

These questions can be used to focus students' thinking while watching the film and/or to develop their understanding of film language.

STORY

  • How do we learn about what is happening in the film?
  • Is there a clear beginning, middle and end in the film?
  • The film was made during World War Two when some everyday things like food and water were in short supply. How does this help you understand the film?

CHARACTER

  • How would you describe the 'bather'?
  • What do you learn about the 'bather' from his behaviour and facial expressions?
  • Does the voice-over help you learn more about the 'bather's character?

CATEGORY

  • What kind of film is Five Inch Bather??
  • What is the purpose of the film?
  • Is there a message in the film?

CAMERA

  • Can you find examples of an extreme close up, a close up and a medium shot?

SOUND

  • What different types of sound are used in the film?
  • How would you describe the tone of the voice-over?

SETTING

  • Are there settings outside and inside?
  • Which is the most important setting?
  • How do we know where the main part of the film takes place?