Bend it like Beckham - Part 1

1.) What was interesting/different in this film opening in comparison to others you have seen?
Within the opening of this film they only use the names of the Studios and production companies which were involved in the making of the film. Non of the cast or crew were involved in the opening and non of their names were mentioned.

2.) Which titles/credits were shown?
'Kintop Pictures' etc
'A Gurinder Chanha film.' - Director and Writer

3.) Why were they in that particular order?
The producers are put first as they are the ones who have put the film together and with film wouldn't have been made without them.

4.) Anything to comment on this?
The producers are put first because they are well known and allow the film to get better advertising and therefore more people are going to watch it. Just like how they have 'name dropped' with Beckham in the name to tell everyone before they even know what it's about that it's got a strong celebrity presents which people love to see.

5.) How were the characters introduced?
The characters are introduced one by one and we see the main character day dreaming of playing football with David Beckham, this straight away emphasises

6.) What about the narrative and genre?
This film is predominantly a sports drama but can be categorized into 3 different genres; sports, drama and Comedy - Therefore this is a hybrid genre film.

7.) How was the setting/scenery introduced?
We see the main character in her room which is a stereotypical teenagers room however, rather than being filled with girly props it's filled with football and David Beckham memorabilia. We then follow the main character and her sister into London town and them through the park and onto a field/pitch. All of which are hugely important and are the main settings for the rest of the film.