Glen : Moving Image 1

"Blood and Bone"

http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/blood-and-bone-2003

Title: Blood and Bone

Written By: Joseph Robert Lee

Directed By: Joseph Robert Lee

Source: I found this Short Film on NZ On Screen.

Summary of the Short Film: 

                   This film is about a young 19 year old New Zealand male (Haami) that is grieving over his fathers death and begins to get involved with drugs from an underground boxing promoter. After the passing of his father Haami seems to worry more about himself and drugs then he does his own family, which eventually becomes a problem for him because of being in debt. His uncle Moko who used to be a street fighter tries to pay off Haami's debt with money that he earned but instead must risk sacrificing his life in one last fight in order to pay off Haami's debt.

Camera:
                   Most of the shots that are taken within this film consists of close ups on the faces, over the shoulder shots, tracking, tilts and wide shots. This film also varies between having a shallow and a deep depth of field. 

           This close up shot on uncle Moko's face was probably done to show the disappointment on Moko's face. Which I believe helps the audience have a better understanding of the emotions and situations that are being displayed within the film.

                With this shot I believe that the reason why its an over the shoulder shot is to show that the two people are having a conversation and it also show's who is speaking.

                   I think the reason why they decided to use a shallow depth of field in this particular scene is to show the beginning of the fight and the agreement that the two fighters are aware of what is at risk and are still willing and able to fight to the finish.

                  This scene has a shallow depth of field and close up on Moko's hands to show not only the ageing through his skin but also the scars and bruises that are left behind from previous fights that he's had before. The shallow depth of field helps the audience to focus strictly and entirely on Moko's hands which is why the background is out of focus.

             I found this Short Film interesting because I was able to relate to the story line in a sense that family is important and I would do anything to protect my family even if that meant giving my own life for them. I chose to do my analysis on this film because it does in a way express what I want to base most of my films on. When it comes to the themes that I want to set with my films I would rather stick with subjects that I am comfortable with and have more knowledge upon which is my religion, my culture along with the traditions that come with that and of course my family or just families in general.