Amy and Film Form

• Explore how filmmakers use specific technology in order to create an emotional impact

  Handwritten subtitles on screen - Reflects Kapadias Indian heritage. During the "Love is a loosing game" = lyrics reflect relationship with Blake. Through frankenbiting and the use of archival footage, it allows Kapadia to construct his own narrative. Despite not being in any of the photos of Amy doing drugs, it makes the spectators have the proffered reading of Blake was at fault for Amy's drug problem
• Explore how filmmakers use specific technology in order to create an emotional impact

  The use of simple binary oppositions - seen throughout the movie not just in the "Love is a loosing game sequence". Amy vs Blake, Amy vs Mitch, Amy vs the press. Propian villains vs propian heroes
• Explore how filmmakers use specific technology in order to create an emotional impact 


  Enhancement of the camera flashes - makes them sound like gunshots = Amy vs the press