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In Bonnie and Clyde, Bonnie subverts traditional representations of females. This is because, in the film, she possesses the traits and attributes of a gangster. This role was traditional thought to be associated with males but Bonnie is excited by the thrill of the life a gangster lives. However, she she soon learns that a life of a gangster is one she does not want forever and if she doesn't do something, then she will be stuck in that constant cycle. Her journey comes full circle in the film as at the start she is desperate to leave her dull life and wants an adventure to go on. Clyde strolls into her life and shows her the exciting life she has been wanting. She is not afraid to become a gangster as she helps Clyde steals from banks. She also holds a gun which was never a traditional stereotype of females.

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"I'm no lover boy"- unusual representation for a male protagonist in holly wood films, Goes against the actors own representation. tried to impress Bonnie by making promises he cant keep. Spectator is allied with him

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Shot-reverse-shot in the diner conversation – the simplistic editing and use of close-ups encourages the audience to focus on the dynamic between the characters as Clyde is revealed to be insightful and intuitive and Bonnie to be surprise and impressed.

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1942, Arthur Penn

Est Budget $2,500,00
Emotional resonance of the central love story.

Fascination with the inevitable tragedy.

Warren Beatty - Star Persona.

"It wasn't just that we were sick of the system. At that point the system was sick of itself" ~Arthur Penn

Academy awards for best cinematography and supporting actress.

American film institutes of the top ten gangster films of all time.

One of the first 'New Hollywood' films.

Released at a time of social unrest in america..

Race riots and large county culture was developing
The films anti authority reflects the time in which it was made.

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Establishes protagonists and introduces some taboos that make this film a 'New Hollywood' Classic. It establishes genre as well ;)

Use of close ups to objectify and sexualise Bonnie.

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The end is particularly graphic for a film produced in 19-something-67?

Shot from multiple different angles.

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Unconventional and creative framing of shots (Opening, bank teller being shot through the car window)
Use of a filter when Bonnie meets up with her mum.
Stylistically self-conscious theme.

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Blood - it incorporated blood in a way that was uncommon in hollywood films of that era making the crimes more visceral and real
Costume - Bonnie's costumes and stlyinh became more polished as thier crime spree continues and their confidence grows.
Colour - Use of black in the scene where Bonnie meets up mother for the last time creates a funeral tone and foreshadows the death of the protagonists.

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Crime and gangster film and biography, can be considered as a road movie.

Conventiosn of a gangster film?
Props:Guns
Setting: big city, Night Scenes and hideouts.

In Bonnie and Clyde the city is replaced with rural texas, small towns, day, depression, motels and cars.

Typical gangster films focus on people and incorporate dark muted colours and low-key lighting which reflects the theme (revenge, death, betrayal,money, 🤬)

Explores conflicts such as:
Rule of law v Survival of the fittest
Gangster v Police
Gangster v Gangster
Rebellion v Authority

Charatcers:
Anti-Hero
Trigger happy criminals
Moll/Girlfriend/Wife
Femme Fatale (Film nor)

Conventions:
Space is important, importance of the road and the landscape to the story.
Road movies explore social mobility and diversity - Protagonists of the road movie realise they can be someone else- they meet new people, discover new identities and 'find themselves'.

The outlaw heroes are often reduced to the essential  of survival.

Symbolism of the 'road':
An escape from the past, their lives and the law yet littered with obstacles.
The territory of men and machines.
The site of liberation.

The car is an expression of freedom and individuality in which stopping on the road brings problems and vulnerability.

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Four Classic features of the road movie (Timothy Corrigan)::
A breakdown of the family unit

A context in which events are acted upon characters and obstacles are constantly being presented in the way

A protagonist who is readily identified with their means of transportation

A focus on men in the absence of women

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The use of bluegrass song Foggy Mountain Breakdown by earl Scruggs & Lester Flatt keeps the tone light during crime scenes lending a comedic tone to some moments.

The song also anchors the film geographically.

Lack of music in the robbery scenes lends them a sense of realism.

Loud and explosive gunfire as the only sound in the closing scene emphasises the excesses of Frank Hamer’s attack on Bonnie and Clyde.