Proposal...

"How has the representation and genre of superheroes changed over time with close reference to Batman Begins"

Memorable quote from the film...
"They told me there was nothing out there, nothing to fear. But the night my parents were murdered I caught a glimpse of something. I've looked for it ever since. I went around the world, searched in all the shadows. And there is something out there in the darkness, something terrifying, something that will not stop until it gets revenge... Me."

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Media Language
The speedy camera movements connotes a fast action packed film. The flashbacks also connote that the whole story evolves around the past scences, of Bruce Wayne's mother and father dying. The close ups show the characters fear, excitement and sadness , which helps the audience understands their particular emotions throughout the film.

Institution
This film was made and produced by Legendary Pictures

Genre
Batman Begins is an action/adventure film which focuses on three sides. These include, Batman himself, the police and the gangster who create trouble from the residents of Gotham City.

Representation
Within the film Batman who is the main protagonist dominates the film with his strength and good will. Also a lawyer named Rachel also is respected by the authority and public.

Audience
The audience that Batman Begins tries to attract is a family orientated audience. The secondary audience is males because of the overall story of revenge and justice, which is mentioned in the film several times. Another audience that this Batman attracts is females because of the superior positions that Rachel is holding and her high authority throughout the film.

Ideologies/Values
The ideologies that Batman Begins tries to give are that there is a corrupt government and the overall problems with the justice system.

Narrative
The story has many flashbacks, which is where the overal story is based on with revenge, corruption of people's minds and the justice that Batman tries retirieve back.

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Social Context
Men in this day in age are more sensetive to emotions and are not afraid to show it, which is where Batman (Bruce Wayne), shows his fear towards the bats, with nightmares and vivid imagery about them.

Historical Context
Before men were not afraid to show their emotions which has now changed over time.

Economic Context
In past films the budget was lower but now the they have used more expensive materials and props to make the film more dynamic and realistic.

Political Context
The corrupt government and the problems with the justice system

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