Semiotics of Shots From 'This is England'

'This is England' Title Shot

In this shot we can denote that the title is centrally framed. The simplistic bubble font signifies that it could be aimed at the youth. This does work as the shot also shows a picture of a boy. 'This is England' is based around a child's view of England which reinforces why Meadows chose the central character to be a young boy. We can also denote that the title is white with black marks on it signifying decay and poverty. This was intentially framed with the mise en scène of a tower block connoting the film will be based on working class characters. The denotation of the upper case letters anchors that this is a statement.

Shaun's Bedroom

In this shot we can denote the peeling wallpaper and the lack of furniture. This was deliberate as it signifies that Shaun is working class and living in poverty. The photo of his dad is dumped on top of the radio with the voice of thatcher playing. It is also placed in the centre of the shot as it is the main focus. The photo is narrative enigma because at first we don't know who the picture is of and why its there. The information is being with held until further on in the film. The jumper at the right of the shot provides exposition, this is because it is a a childish 80's style jumper which helps to date the movie. The 'JULY 1983' also helps to achieve the verisimilitude because it makes it more convincing and realistic.