Sub-genre Conventions

Sub-genre Conventions

Any film, including the two sub-genres of teen drama films: Youth and High school, has macro elements. A macro element refers to the story the film tells, known as syntactic. The macro elements of a film are the plots/story-lines, characters, narrative, cast, audience and producer. Teen drama films share similar plots/story-lines, characters and social groups.

Superbad

La Haine

	Title: Superbad Sub-genre: High school	Title: La Haine Sub-genre: Youth Drama
What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence	Animated sequence introducing two young males dancing. Simple colours are used for the titles.	Teens Vs Police -> Conflict with authority Riots + aftermath
In what order is the storyline introduced?	It shows two friends together and their relationship. It illustrates how these two friends are about to get separated. The storyline is shown in chronological order.	Chronological order, but a few flashback sequences of the news providing background story.
What characters are introduced?	Two friends that are very close and a mother.	Said + Vinz -          Working class teens -          Said is Arab and Vinz is Jewish
What social groups are represented? How are they represented (positively, negatively, stereotypically / use of binary oppositional)?	Sex, youthful, family, education, social groups Despite being gross young male students being sex obsessed, both characters are likable. Party -> Final Party -> Starting College	Positive + negative representation Police -> negative