British, 2009.
Directed by: Andrea Arnold
Starring: Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender and Kierston Wareing
Released on the 14 May 2009 at the Cannes Film Festival in France, 'Fish Tank' went on to win 18 filmic awards including 'Jury Prize' at the Cannes itself, 'Outstanding British Film' at the BAFTA's, 'Best Director' and 'Most Promising Newcomer' at the British Independant Awards, nominated for a 22 awards overall. Centered around troubled teen 'Mia', the film follows how her life changes when a new boyfriend of her mum comes into her life.
Themes within the film that relate to the genre:
- Troubled protagonist 'Mia'
- Set in urban council estate landscape
- Theme of hope/hopelessness within the protagonist
- Realistic situations/outcomes
- Resolution is not happy and euphoric
- Protagonist played by previously unknown actor, only one star 'Michael Fassbender'
- Social issues exposed including alcohol, teens thrown out of school and domestic abuse
- Working class characters
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