Bend it like Beckham

Director: Gurinder Chadha 2002

Analysis Work

1. Describe the representations found on the DVD/film poster (include an image of DVD/film poster) (this should be a detailed character textual analysis - A2 level)

The film poster for Bend it Like Beckham instantly represents the young youths in a positive way. In the poster the two main characters, Jess and Jules, are laughing and hugging eachother, portraying them as happy teenagers. They are both in sports wear, and the title being 'Bend it like Beckham' shows that the pair are very interested in sports, which can also represent them in positive ways as it tells the audience that they have healthy hobbies. The colours used in the poster are all bright, instead of dark which can detract any negativity from the teenagers and the film. Jess's

1. How does the film reflect changing attitudes to gender and ethnic identity in contemporary Britain?
2. What are the problems Jess faces as a British Asian 18-year-old girl?
3. How can filmmakers make a difference by representing the diversity national, regional, religious and ethnic identity in UK?
4. What does this film say about gender?
5. In what way are British teens represented in this film? (use specific examples from the text, consider the fact that it is a positive representation)
6. What are the themes and issues of this film? How are they represented/what is the film saying about them? (friendship, gnder, ethnicity/culture, family, growing up)