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Codal Analysis

Keir Jenkins

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Visual Code• Depiction of characters running from

law enforcement with stolen goods falling from their person displays crime is evident in the film, suggests it is heavily featured.

• Sexual scenes displayed, implying adult themes are present and heavily focussed on.

• Scene of character ‘falling down toilet’ shows possible surreal scenes, most likely from the effect of drugs or alcohol.

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Audio Code• Narration from character uses swear words frequently, implying adult language and themes

are used throughout the film

• Music used is fast and rocky, suggesting the film will be fast, and plays with the theme of “sex, drugs, rock and roll.”

• Sounds of dog barking create a sense of chaos/ violence, implying these will be present in the film throughout.

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Enigma Code• Characters are shown running from police/ law enforcement, making the viewer

want to know why they are running, what they have done and why the have done it.

• Constant talking of regular lives with contrast of exciting crime life makes viewer want to see just how wild character’s lives are.

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Visual Codes

• Use of firearms displays that this is a crime- based film, with threat of violence

• Use of gambling shows adult themes and possible further demonstration of crime

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Audio Codes• Fast- paced music is used to show action or high- speed film.

• Description of London as “fish, chips, cup o’ tea; London” shows comedic areas.

• “Bare knuckle fight” “I want to use the pikey” Description of illegally organised fights and use of derogatory terms suggests adult themes and crime throughout.

• “You can call me Susan if it makes you happy” Further reference to comical elements made.

• Sounds of guns loading implies crime and violence will be featured

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Enigma Code• Constantly referring to a certain diamond, ignites suspicion and curiosity among

audience members; “Who will have the diamond in the end?”

• Constant threats given to different characters, indicating something bad may happen, but the result is not shown to the audience, inciting curiosity

• Clear problem when boxer doesn’t go down as he was told to, shows there is tension between characters, will make the audience want to see what happens.

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