So today in class, my teacher was showing us sample projects and I started looking into them. I found one in particular that I really liked and it was about social realism. It was about an African American highschooler living his daily life, having to deal with things like racism and stereotypes. I really liked this style because it was simple yet entertaining, so I started researching the genre.
I already had some ideas having to do with a thriller/mystery type film, but I am still open to exploring more options, so I learned about social realism.
Social realism is a type of film that focuses on showing a person's daily life and shows situations that people actually experience. This genre is very realistic, which makes the stories feel more meaningful and impactful. Social realism films often try to show life as it really is, without exaggeration.
Social realism films are usually targeted toward older teenagers and adults because they deal with serious topics such as poverty, inequality, family struggles, crime, or social class. One major characteristic of social realism is the use of real locations instead of set ups. These films usually take place in normal neighborhoods, streets, or homes to make the story feel authentic. The lighting is usually natural, and the costumes are simple to represent everyday life.
The content in social realism films usually focuses on ordinary people dealing with difficult circumstances. The characters are often working-class and face struggles that are out of their control. The story doesn’t always have a happy ending, which helps make it feel more realistic. Dialogue is usually natural and sometimes improvised to make conversations sound genuine.
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| (City of God – 2002) |
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