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What does the representation of Saga's character in The Bridge primarily reflect?
What does the representation of Saga's character in The Bridge primarily reflect?
The Bridge is universal in its portrayal of cultural identity and does not reinforce cultural stereotypes.
The Bridge is universal in its portrayal of cultural identity and does not reinforce cultural stereotypes.
False
What theoretical approach discusses how audiences interpret messages from media based on their social and cultural contexts?
What theoretical approach discusses how audiences interpret messages from media based on their social and cultural contexts?
Reception Theory
The ________ conventions seen in The Bridge are historically relative and dynamic.
The ________ conventions seen in The Bridge are historically relative and dynamic.
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Match the following concepts related to The Bridge with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts related to The Bridge with their descriptions:
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What does Steve Neale suggest is essential for genres to sustain audience interest?
What does Steve Neale suggest is essential for genres to sustain audience interest?
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The character of Saga is portrayed as a conventional hero with predictable behavior traits.
The character of Saga is portrayed as a conventional hero with predictable behavior traits.
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What specific technical codes are referenced that contribute to the film noir aesthetic in The Bridge?
What specific technical codes are referenced that contribute to the film noir aesthetic in The Bridge?
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Which of the following represents a characteristic of Nordic Noir?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of Nordic Noir?
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Saga's clothing and appearance create __________ about her character.
Saga's clothing and appearance create __________ about her character.
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The character of Henrik in Nordic Noir typically represents a flawless hero.
The character of Henrik in Nordic Noir typically represents a flawless hero.
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Match the elements with their descriptions in The Bridge:
Match the elements with their descriptions in The Bridge:
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What role does the unique setting of the bridge play in The Bridge?
What role does the unique setting of the bridge play in The Bridge?
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What style of lighting is commonly used in Film Noir to create an enigmatic atmosphere?
What style of lighting is commonly used in Film Noir to create an enigmatic atmosphere?
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The Bridge features characters that strictly adhere to traditional crime drama archetypes.
The Bridge features characters that strictly adhere to traditional crime drama archetypes.
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Nordic Noir often explores themes of __________, greed, and obsession.
Nordic Noir often explores themes of __________, greed, and obsession.
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In what way does clothing serve as a form of communication in The Bridge?
In what way does clothing serve as a form of communication in The Bridge?
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Match the character archetypes to their descriptions:
Match the character archetypes to their descriptions:
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Which of the following conventions is NOT commonly found in psychological thrillers?
Which of the following conventions is NOT commonly found in psychological thrillers?
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Hybridity in genre allows for the blending of various genre conventions to create unique narratives.
Hybridity in genre allows for the blending of various genre conventions to create unique narratives.
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Canted angles in cinematography often suggest a sense of __________ in film.
Canted angles in cinematography often suggest a sense of __________ in film.
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Study Notes
The Bridge (Season 3 Episode 1, 2015)
- Set product is an example of a Scandinavian sub-genre of crime drama (Nordic Noir)
- Set in Sweden and Denmark, the Oresund Bridge is a metaphor for the collaboration of the two police forces investigating a crime.
- The first episode of Season 3 aired on BBC Four, November 21, 2015.
- Co-produced by Filmlance International and Nimbus Film.
- Follows other Nordic Noir dramas on BBC Four, including The Killing and Wallander.
Section A: Television in the Global Age (A Level)
- Media Language: Genre is a type of media product, but more complex. Codes and conventions help producers communicate with audiences. Crime dramas, for instance, have a repertoire of elements (e.g., a crime that needs to be solved).
- Narrative: Usually revolves around a crime that needs solving; can be linear (following a sequence of events) or non-linear (using flashbacks or other manipulations of time).
- Structure: Crime dramas use varying narrative structures, sometimes inverting the order of events to create suspense.
- Story Arcs: Crime dramas often feature recurring arcs spanning multiple episodes, which can evolve over time.
- Character Development: Characters in crime dramas are often complex and go through internal conflicts that involve personal struggles.
- Setting: Settings are crucial; they create atmosphere and can be repeated throughout the series (which is a recognizable brand).
- Coding and Conventions: include visual codes (clothing, for example); narrative structures; how the characters interact (based on gender and class); and genre conventions (e.g., the use of suspense, or stylistic choices from film noir).
Product Context
- Genre Conventions: The Bridge employs conventions of crime dramas (establishing a crime, investigation, and resolution).
- Binary Oppositions: The Bridge uses binary oppositions (like good vs evil, Sweden vs Denmark) to influence narrative.
- Globalisation: The Bridge, as a co-production, demonstrates the increasing trend of global media production.
- Stock Characters: Typical crime genre characters like detectives, villains, witnesses, and victims.
- Media Representation of Gender: Women are portrayed as active and dynamic, not limited to traditional feminine roles, showing societal shifts.
Theoretical Approaches
- Genre Theory (Steve Neale): Genres may be dominated by repetition but are marked by difference (including variation), and a genre, like the Bridge, needs to display something distinctive to stand out.
- Feminist Criticism: Challenging patriarchal norms via the female characters: Saga and Hanne, showing societal shifts in gender roles.
- Reception Theory (Stuart Hall): audiences actively interpret media messages (in this case, the bridge) based on existing ideologies and experiences.
- Feminist Theory (bell hooks): The Bridge, while having traditionally masculine aspects to some characters, features strong women whose roles challenge societal expectations and norms.
- Performativity (Judith Butler): Identity, including gender, is not fixed but is created through actions and interactions within society.
Cultural & Historical Context
- A reflection of cultural and societal shifts may influence representation. The Bridge can be examined through this lens (e.g., the different approaches to gender roles in Sweden and Denmark).
- The economic value of cross-border collaborations within the media industry, (e.g., the Bridge) is relevant to examining trends and impacting on productions.
Representation & Positioning
- Representations of gender and ethnicity influence how the audience views the crime drama.
- Audience reception may vary depending on their social and cultural background. This is especially true when comparing how audiences in Sweden and Denmark might interpret the characters.
Media Industries
- Globalisation: The Bridge showcases the globalization of television through co-productions, international distribution, and the presence of many countries involved in the production.
- Financing: The Bridge's co-production model allows for shared economic responsibility and potentially higher-quality production.
- Distribution: Global television distributors ensure the reach of programmes such as The Bridge across several countries.
Production, Distribution, and Circulation
- BBC Four produced and distributed The Bridge, reaching a global audience, reflecting an increased tendency toward global media products.
- The Bridge's marketing aimed to tap into existing audience expectations. Titles like 'Nordic Noir' help target particular audiences.
- Co-productions are becoming more common in the television industry, and it is relevant to analyse possible implications of these increasing international trends.
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Test your knowledge of the first episode of Season 3 of 'The Bridge', a notable example of Nordic Noir. Explore the collaboration between Swedish and Danish police as they investigate a crime, and delve into the genres and conventions that define this thrilling crime drama.
