Representation

The Queen (2006) is the perfect example of how representation is a major factor in the film industry. I look at two different trailers for the film, one American and one British, and there are vast differences in what the trailers portray.

Trailer 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3bX3umi0M
The American trailer features a lot of bright shots of the countryside, people drinking tea and other stereotypical British symbols. It also features a lot of close up to capture the emotions of the Queen and the Prime Minister. This trailer depicts England as a nation mourning the death of Princess Diana side by side as opposed to people's individual greif. Also text flashes up in golden writing which could represent the crown, and this writing is on a black background which could represent the mourning.

Trailer 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Wu0qGEev4
The British trailer however, depicts the Queen a lot more isolated from the nation and focuses on her as an individual person. She is portrayed very much as I think the people of England like to see her; as a strong woman full of pride and good intentions, even though it shows her feeling sorrow and confusion, which makes her relatable. The setting is a lot more realistic than that shown in the American trailer; the colours aren't as bright and a lot less stereotypical.

Production and Distribution

We have chosen Pathé to be both the production and distribution company for our film.

Pathé is a company that have helped to produce and distribute many successful films including The Queen (2006) which won over 20 awards including a BAFTA for Best Film. We thought this company would be suitable for our film because it's a large corporation made up of lots of little companies, and even though their British Film Company is smaller than e.g. Working Title they have had a lot of marked success.