Conflict of Cultures in the film Bend It Like Beckham
Gurinder Chada creates conflict of cultures in various different ways
in the film Bend It Like Beckham. Gurinder Chada uses techniques such
as accents in the voice, contrasts, stereotypes, sarcasm,
characterization and juxtaposition of British and Indian cultures
which creates humour. This creates a film that attracts the attention
of the audience and keeps them interested in the storyline.
In the film Bend It Like Beckham a young female Indian footballer
hopes that one day she will be able to become a professional
footballer and play for her country. Her parents however have other
ideas. They believe that as a young female teenager who is growing up,
traditional household roles should be taught. Her mother does not
agree with her enthusiasm in playing football. Jasminder (a young
female Indian footballer) is expected as a woman to be married and
maternal. This brings up many issues where stereotyping and sarcasm is
used by characters to emphasize their opinions.
The director uses sarcasm as one of the many techniques to attract the
viewer’s attention in the film Bend It Like Beckham. Sarcasm is used
by many characters to express their views on other characters
opinions. We see this in the character Jules (Jasminder’s friend). Her
mother feels that as a teenager at her age she should not be out
kicking a ball on a pitch for pleasure but instead, searching for a
male companion. Jules is a tomboy and does not dress to impress, her
mother constantly persists that her daughter pay attention to her
appearance. Jules’ response to her mothers nagging is consistent
sarcasm and that...
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...language used by certain characters keeps the audience entertained and
exaggerates the gestures used by characters.
Gurinder Chada uses a variety of techniques such as accents in the
voice, contrasts, stereotypes, sarcasm, characterization and
juxtaposition of British and Indian cultures which creates humour and
interest. All of these conflicts come to a head in a colourful finale,
where Jess and her loyalties are severely tested. As her sister’s
wedding falls on the same day as an important final. The cultures
continue to clash. This creates an immense atmosphere for this amazing
film. Humour is one of the main techniques used in this film as it
attracts the audience and keeps the audience amused and entertained.
Furthermore, humour also expresses characters views and opinions and
illustrates the films main point.
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