If, directed by Linday Anderson. The second film in our now weekly film club. A film that metaphorically addresses the British social class system. I really didn't know what to make of this film. Obviously it is a profound statement about rebellion and revolution, but I struggled to find a specific plot for my interpretation. I think Rollerball touched upon similar themes in a way that engaged the audience much more. Perhaps this was because Rollerball, being about media is a subject that speaks to the masses. If, in 2009 does not communicate with a generation raised in a world that has broken down some of the barriers of superiority and class. However, it should not be overlooked that for its time it is revolutionary. Not only for statements by the male protagonist Mick Travis who boldly states:
"There's no such thing as a wrong war. Violence and revolution are the only pure acts."
"One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place"
but also for the attempt to film parts in colour despite a low budget.
I found it to be interestingly structured. It was like reading chapters of a book. Allowing a brief reflection on what we had seen and what was to come. This could be interesting in terms of the 'Silence' part2. Along these lines I found the sound of the cane much more profound than seeing the action, sometimes visual silence evokes more within a viewer. This is definitely a film that would be best understood after more than one viewing and a bit of discussion.
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