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1. The director’s choice to begin the film in media res with the IRA bombing a pub in Guildford grabbed the viewers’ attention immediately, adding to the overall power of the film. The intense, violent, and chaotic start to the film reflects the Irish fight for independence and the deep-rooted tension between England and Ireland.

2. This film served as a reminder of what the Irish have gone through. It showed the corrupt nature of the Irish struggle for independence.

3. When Gerry is freed in the end of the film, I saw that as a symbol of the Irish being freed by British rule and finally gaining independence in 1937.

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1. Comment on the cinematic artistry
- This film is powerful because it not only shows the torture gerry endured as they tried to make him confess to the bombing, the hatred of irish people, but this film also focuses in on the family connection, especially between gerry and his father who for a while didn't have a great relationship. We see it change though.l
2. Reflect Irish Identity
- In this film, a young Irish man is wronged, and jailed even though he is innocent, and it is mainly on the account that he is Irish. What makes it worse is that there is proof that is wasn't him who had set the bomb, but the government didn't want to release the falsely accused people because it would look bad on them.
3. Symbolism
- maybe some symbolism in the father son relationship, and watching gerry grow up and fight for his rights.

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1.) This movie felt powerful because it had a very realistic film style. Because everything looked and felt real to watch and didn't lean into an over-exaggerated style, it made the horrific things that happened feel so much more personal. The interrogation scene in particular felt extremely real and impactful because the filming was very grounded in reality.
2.) The movie both leans into and rejects a lot of traditional Irish stereotypes. Gerry is a troublemaker and is defiantly very pro-Irish as many Irish young men are depicted, but Giuseppe contrasts those stereotypes  and shows a better, more real look at what an Irish father can be. Also, all Irish characters are shown to be very strong in their fight against anything. Whether it was in the beginning when Belfast came together to protect Gerry from the policemen or when Gerry and Giuseppe spent 15 years working to right the wrong that had been done to them, the Irish in this resilience.
3.) I felt like the symbolism in the prison as a whole represented a lot of the Irish struggles. There were times when it could feel peaceful, but violence could erupt at any moment and the English guards were always the ones in charge. Also, separating Gerry and his friends and forcing them to conform to what the British government wanted them to do is very reminiscent of British occupancy of Ireland. Also, there was a poster of Che Guevara in Gerry's prison cell which represents another version of fighting for freedom/against foreign occupation.

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1. Comment on the cinematic artistry of the film: The music used in the film often set the tone very well for the scenes. The movie also often includes monotone sets of color in scenes to help set a tone.
2. How does the film reflect the Irish identity?
The film reflects the Irish identity, as we see the British in a position of power taking advantage of Irish people by falsely convicting them of a crime similarly to how Irish people were taken advantage of by the
British rule on a larger scale.
3. Find symbolism in the film: The title of the movie is symbolic as the phrase "in the name of the father" is important in Catholicism, which is the religion of the Irish people and because of how one of the main focuses of the film was the complicated relationship between Gerry and his father.

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1. Comment on the cinematic artistry of the film: The acting in the film made it powerful because I could feel the emotional aspect of how the characters were affected by being put in jail. I could also see the character development of Gerry as he became a man because he was thrust into this trying situation.
2. How does it reflect the Irish Identity: This film shows how regular Irish people could get caught up in the "troubles" just because they were Irish. It also showed how the British government was ruthless in it treatment of the Irish people via the Anti-terrorism act and its application.
3. Example of symbolism: The city of Belfast was made to look a lot less modern than London. I am not sure if this was accurate or meant to portray how the troubles have held Belfast and the people of Northern Ireland from making advancements. Towards the end of the film, Gerry's hair is more neat and tidy, which shows how Gerry has become more serious and mature as the film progressed.

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1. what makes it a powerful film?
The scenes of the psychological torture gerry was made to undergo were deeply raw and deeply distressing. that they were shot with lots of wide frame close shots on gerry's face made it more so, because it allowed the cruelty of the interrogators to flicker around the periphery, like you yourself were being surrounded
2. how does it reflect the irish identity?
I think what it really did for me was solidify exactly the sort of abuse the irish were faced with. Its sort of hard to conceptualize how such animosity could exist on an isle so small, but seeing the derogatories thrown at gerry and his friends even before they were suspects, as well as the horror of being taken from his homeland ans tried in front of a jury of what are essentially foreigners was really illuminating. that that particular aspect of the irish struggle (being beholden to british law and rule even as it is in part deliberately organized to hurt the irish) still persists today is insane
3. symbolism in the film?
the best example i can think of is when gerry breaks down in prison after his monologue about hating his father, and giuseppe just embraces him. how very madonna and child.

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1. The music was very powerful. Many of the songs were from the 60s and 70s, setting the timeline. Particularly, I remember hearing Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix, which symbolized the rebellious nature of the younger generation (both through the lyrics and the fact that Hendrix’s music was considered an important part of the cultural revolution of the time). There was also some music by the Kinks (a British rock band) and Bono (from U2).

2. The film takes the perspective of the Irish plight by villainizing the oppressive British who have ruled over Ireland for centuries. The movie also portrays the rebellious nature of the younger Irish generations and the complicated family dynamic (an internal familial struggle to keep the family stable and together).

3. There is a lot of religious symbolism in the movie. Particularly, the title is a part of a catholic prayer. Perhaps, religion was one of the few things that brought hope to Gerry and his friends/family while in prison.

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1. I feel that the scenes where the police were forcing Gerry into a confession were powerful and it made the audience realize how little power the Irish had and how unfair the treatment was
2. The film shows how horribly the Irish were treated and revealed what the relationships were like between the different groups
3. I feel like the title shows some type of symbolism. Saying in the name of the father is part of religious prayer and religion is an important part of the Irish since there's tension between the Catholics and protestant

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1. Comment on the cinematic artistry of the film
- I think the very last scene of Gerry waking out the front door of the court was very powerful, along with his speech to the people protesting for his freedom. It shows that this issue went far further than the lives of those directly involved, but there were thousands of Irish who were enraged with the false sentencing of the Guildford four
2. How does it reflect the Irish Identity?
- In the Name of the Father, an innocent Irishman is wrongly imprisoned by the British military, who just created a very unlawful rule that allows them to hold suspects for a week. He's coerced to take credit for the bombing by abuse, and the court sentenced him to more than 30 years of jail time. After the real bombers were eventually caught, he had to claw his way out of the British jail system for 15 years to gain his freedom back
3. Where is there symbolism in the movie?
- after Guiseppe dies, everyone in the jail gets a piece of paper, burns it, and throws it out of their window. This scene was symbolic of a form of funeral or memorial service in the jail, as everyone was showing their support for Gerry. This scene filled with support gave Gerry the help he needed to find the power to fight for his freedom and the other wrongly imprisoned Irishmen.

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1. What makes it a powerful film
The raw emotion and ability to express what the characters are feeling is what was really powerful. The film portrayed the chaos in a very realistic way and it shows the characters flaws. The ending was similair to Easter 1916 in the way the courtroom was absolute chaos. People screaming and just chaos. This raw emotion showed hwo upset people were and why there was so much tension
2. How does it reflect Irish identity
The film touched upon the relationship between the IRA, British, and Irish citizens. How radical the IRA was the damage they caused and how everyday citizens were affected by this behavior. It also touched upon the dominance the British had over the Irish. The way they tortutered Garry and forced him to make a false confession and their imprisonment of him. And even the British cops hiding evidence. It showed how harsh and controlling the British were and gave inisght as to why the irish wanted to rebel.

3. symbolism
The title itself is a big form of symbolism. In the name of the father relates directly to religion and Christianity. There was well known religious tension at the time. It is also a symbol for the family dynamic because a huge part of this movie involves the relationship between Gerry and his father.

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1. Comment on the cinomatic artistry  of the film.
I think the ending the story with the joy and celebrations and then turning back to the real life factual elements of the story to conclude in which they reveal what Gerry is doing now and that the IRA bombers who admitted to the crime never were charged and the detectivers were acquitted gives a bitter-sweet ending to the movie because ultimately this movie is a tragedy with a happy ending but that happy ending should detract from the real injustices shown in the movie. The music was also good and kind of reminded me of the bono short film.
2. How does it reflect the irish identity?
I think the most important part ofthe film in connetion to the Irish identity is that it really gives a concrete example of the Irish plight and why they might have such harsh feelings towards the British and British gov/law enforcement. The fact that they hid evidence that could exonerate them and the police lied yet no police were ever held accountable for that draws parallels to many of the issues in the American justice system. Further, the first scene showed how much power the British soldiers had in Ireland to chase him down and create a riot, despite the catalyst only being that he had a stick in his hand.
3.Find some symbolism in the film
The title of the film, "In the Name of the Father," is certainely meant to be symbolic as it is connected to the Irish's strong feelings towards their catholic faith but also that Gerry kind of turns his life around because of his father. He is the reason his father gets jailed and ultimately dies in prison and thus kind of turns his life around 'in his name.'

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1. The film deals with innocent men thrown into jail for the bombing they did not commit and the film shows the struggle of that and the dynamic of the father and son relationship and how it is affected. It comes off as being a gritty film that shows all the different parts of life even the bad things.
2. It reflects the Irish identity by showing the strong bond of community throughout the Irish prisoners and how the Irish are always fighting for their rights and independence.
3. I felt like luck was a big theme in the movie when Gerry was in the wrong place at the wrong time and of course the name of the film suggests that there is some religious symbolism with catholicism.

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1. The film uses a mix of close up moments with the main characters and zoomed-out scenes. This provides the viewer with the idea that each of the characters has their own personality and struggles. The zoomed-out moments in the prison and after the trial show that each character is part of a much larger movement.

2. The film begins with a scene where the main character, Gerry, is mistaken as an IRA member and is chased by British soldiers. This demonstrates that there were assumptions made about Irish men by the British and shows that there was immense tension between the two groups.

In the prison, Gerry begins to sympathize with an IRA leader and is fired up by talk of Irish liberation, making his father upset. Later, when the IRA member burns a guard badly, Gerry realizes that he cannot continue to associate with those men. This contradiction demonstrates the emotional turmoil of the Irish people during The Troubles.

3. Following Gerry's father's death, a lone prisoner sets a piece of paper on fire and lets it drift out of the window, yelling that the British killed Mr. Conlon. As that burning paper drifts towards the ground, other pieces of burning paper emerge from the other cells, forming a beautiful rain of burning newspapers. This scene was very powerful because it demonstrates the unity felt by the prisoners and shows that they are united in their feeling that the British are doing intentional harm to the Irish people.

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1) I think that the story of justice is always a powerful message. At the end of the movie, when everyone is celebrating the men being found innocent, it is a very powerful moment.

2) The idea of the British suppressing the Irish has been a common theme throughout Irish history, so when the men are wrongly convicted of killing people in the explosion, it seems like another example of that "trouble"

3) for me, it stands out because it shows how corrupt a government can be when they are trying to protect their interests. Its really insane that the government is willing to keep people, they know are innocent, in jail just so that they don't look bad and stupid for arresting them