For my new idea I've thought about using aliens as a metaphor for the other. I want to highlight the issue of nationalism that has been omnipresent recently, with world leaders such as Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen focusing on national identity. I believe that this creates a fear of the other. Within my narrative I could allude to this issue, with Alecia conforming to the ideology presented in the media as she becomes fearful of the aliens, however Manon is more open minded.
I created a list of how my narrative would relate to conventions of the dystopia genre.
I also created a list of how alien invasions are presented within the media. Most of the films I'd seen already, therefore I just re-watched their trailers to refresh my memory.
This was the interview that Paul suggested I watch. I didn't know much about the French Election prior to watching this video. Le Pen seems to have a similar way of thinking to BNP leaders or dare I say it, Donald Trump. I think these kind of opinions draw people apart, rather than bring people together
Further articles:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/marine-le-pen-bbc-newsnight-interview_uk_58db7a78e4b01ca7b4283033
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36653381
I amended my shot list with the changes I wanted to make. I thought about using bits of sound from Le Pen's interviews.
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