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March - 'Jojo Rabbit'

3/4/2020

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Our film for March was “Jojo Rabbit”, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic.  Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (played by Taika Waititi who wrote the screenplay and directed the film), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.  It was based on the book “Caging Skies” by Christine Leunens.

All members of the class agreed that the film was clever, with comments on the excellent usage of music.  This was not an easy film, and some did not enjoy it, while acknowledging it as a great film.  Others felt it was the best film they had seen this year.  There was some humour which perhaps helped relieve the blackness of the storyline.  It won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The performance by Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo was extremely good.  He showed the impact of the brainwashing of children, but also how meeting with the young Jewish girl, Elsa, changed his perception of those who he had been taught were “alien”.  One line stands out.  At Jojo’s request, Elsa draws a picture of where the Jews come from – it is a picture of Jojo’s head.  When Jojo questions this, she agrees – it is where they come from, in his head.  We were alerted to how myths and rumours can impact on how people think.  Another line worth noting is Elsa’s comment: “You’re not a Nazi, Jojo.  You’re a 10-year-old kid who likes dressing up in a funny uniform and wants to be part of a club”.

Other comments were around the performance by Jojo’s friend Yorki, played by Archie Yates, Americanisation of some of the dialogue, and some great one-liners from Rebel Wilson’s character.  Shoes played an interesting role in the film, used in one of the most challenging scenes when Jojo finds his mother has been hanged by first seeing her shoes, and later with Jojo, previously unable to tie his own shoe-laces, able to tie Elsa’s.

We felt that a younger audience may not have recognised some of the subtlety, although at one session some young people certainly appeared to enjoy the comedic aspects.  We rated this as 4 out of 5, even those who had not actually enjoyed the film, acknowledging the cleverness and performances.

To keep us in touch while we are unable to meet let’s do the following:
  • Watch a film before 8 April (our scheduled class time).  This can be any film of your choice, from any source available to you
  • On 8 April (our scheduled class time) write some comments on the film to share with the class.
  • Send your comments to the whole of the class.

Joy Shirley
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    About our Film Discussion Group

    Do you enjoy watching films?  Do you find discussing films adds to your enjoyment?   Do you find that you can better understand a movie by hearing and sharing thoughts about the film?  We certainly do.  At our Film Discussion  classes we discuss a film we have watched during the month. In 2023:
    • We will select a film screening at BPACC
    • Participants will attend the film at a time that works with their individual commitments
    • We will meet in the Library on the 2nd Wednesday at 2 pm to discuss the film
    If a participant cannot attend a specific film, they can come along to learn about the film, or add to the discussion by talking about another film they have seen.

    BPACC sell books of ten tickets for $100.00 (Meaning the films only cost $10 each) or I will have individual tickets available for $10 from a book prepurchased.  ​

    Convenor 

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    Joy Shirley 0417065351​

    Meeting times

    2nd Wednesday
    2 pm to 3.30 pm
    Benalla Library 

    Guide

    The things we will watch for in viewing the film include:

    Did you enjoy the film?  What in particular did you like?
    Was there anything that you did not like?
    What did you think about the cinematography?
    What did you think of the performances?  Any strong performances that stand out? Any weak performances that spoilt the film?
    Overall rating out of 5.

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    'From The Vine'
    'Good Luck To You
    'House Of Gucci'
    June Again
    'King Richard'
    Leo Grande'
    'Marry Me'
    'Mothering Sunday'
    'No Time To Die'
    'Off The Rails'
    'Operation Mincemeat'
    Penguin Bloom
    'Please Murder Me'
    'Rams'
    'Six Minutes To Midnight'
    'Spencer'
    'The Dry'
    'The Duke'
    'The Father'
    'The Last Duel'
    'The Railway Children'
    'Ticket To Paradise'
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    'Where The Crawdads Sing'

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