Stephen Daldry

A good film will show a concept rather than tell it, however, this simple, universal concept is a lot more intricate than it seems. In order to successfully convey a theme through the use of audiovisual techniques outside of dialogue a filmmaker must consider things such as sound, production design, acting, editing, and cinematography. Billy Elliot, directed by Stephen Daldry, is a great example of a film that expertly employs such audiovisual techniques. At face value, one can instantly get the mood from a scene in Billy Elliot, however it is through careful examination and dissection that one can obtain a deeper appreciation for the hard work and consideration that went into each shot. This paper will analyze the scene from Billy Elliot where,…

Transitions, influenced by interactions with others, enable a person to overcome obstacles that restrain them to transition. Billy Elliot, the film directed by Stephen Daldry, and Jennifer Niven’s novel Holding Up The Universe both explore transitions through defying social standards and acceptance. Billy Elliot explores transitions of Billy entering a world of ballet in the disapproving society of Durham during the Miners Strike. Holding Up The Universe explores the transition of Libby Strout,…

The process of transitioning into new phases of life is both challenging and rewarding for individuals and their communities, this can be seen in the film “Billy Elliot” directed by Stephen Daldry. He repeatedly uses filmic devices such as various camera angles and numerous tones of dialogue to display Billy’s radical transition into his new life. Just as Billy transitions to reach his goals Michaela DePrince overcomes many obstacles that can be seen in the New York Daily News Article titled…

Once again, Salinger wasn’t oblivious to the meanings behind each character’s name. In fact, symbolism plays a part in the character Sybil Carpenter. “Sybil, bright with innocence but already tarnishing, symbolizes for Seymour the human condition: like the sibyls of old, she is the unconscious oracle through whom the prophecy is revealed, the instrument of truth” (Lane). A sibyl is defined as “a woman in ancient times supposed to utter the oracles and prophecies of a god” (“sibyl”). It is…

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” This quote by André Gide clearly shows that in order to discover we have to take that leap of faith. Most of us in this room have had events in our lives where we had to look further than what we have in the front of us. We have made discoveries that have transformed our way of seeing things. A catalyst for us to discover ourselves and new worlds, to grow as a person creatively, spiritually, emotionally,…

As college students, textbooks serve one of the most important jobs in understanding the material that the class is covering. However, sometimes students do not use their textbooks and only focus on the lecture to study. Using only the lectures makes the purchase of a textbook seem pointless and the lack of use of a textbook raises questions about the reasons for not using it. In the social problems class offered here at the University of Oklahoma, the textbook used is Social Problems written by…

Discovery is intensely meaningful as it can transform an individual’s understanding in an emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual manner. The far-reaching ramifications of discovery may differ for people and their contexts. This concept of discovery is conveyed in Stephen Daldry’s film “Billy Elliot” (2000) and Sarah Rabia’s extract “Dinner”. In the film “Billy Elliot”, it becomes clear that discoveries which evoke one’s innermost thoughts and feeling can lead to significant…

With a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye, nothing can bring sixteen-year-old Beau Coats down. Despite having just moved from Twin Falls, Idaho, he is not worried one bit about being the new kid. Beau Coats, an eleventh grader, has high hopes for his future, and is not stressed about it. His dreams of becoming a hip hop artist and traveling with friends. He also aspires to have a strain of marijuana named after him. To achieve these dreams, Beau beatboxes, raps, and listens to a plethora…

Case Vignette: Elliott Nikki Hage Argosy University Abstract Elliot is a 67 year old male who recently retired from being the president of a large company. The objective of the identified paper is to develop a preliminary diagnosis for Elliot based off of his reported information in the Case Vignette. This paper will include recent literature regarding Elliot’s diagnoses as well as a summary of the literature on effective theoretical orientations for this…

In the thrill stopping film “Billy Elliot” by the most amazing author Stephen Daldry. It is set in Everington in 1984, during the miners’ strike. Changes play a major part in everyday life especially with Jackie Elliot. The technical use of all the color and camera angles show very well why he changes in these ways. He lets billy go to ballet while having to also earn money so he crosses the picket line. He also changes his mind about ballet being for ‘poofs’. The movie billy Elliot really…