NEVER GIVE UP: BILLY ELLIOT
Billy Elliot is a British film that most people have seen, but do we know its true meaning? Well, I am going to show you what is actually behind it.
The film shows a social
reality with a certain dose of humour, it is an example of social denunciation and personal gratification. The main objective is the struggle of a child from a
humble family trying to achieve his dream: to be a DANCER.
Billy will have to
fight against the stereotypes and prejudices of his own family and the closed-minded people of his village where changing the boxing gloves for the
ballet shoes is not well seen.
The character destroys
all the established images and he dares to search happiness for feeling comfortable
with himself.
The combination of
feelings, music and dance give a bittersweet flavour to the story. The film offers
us a vision of the influence of education, in which with perseverance and effort,
you will get all that you want. In this case, Billy without his teacher’s help he would not have reached his dream.
Another
point to underline is the danger of classifying people in a role related to
their gender or social class, especially at early ages as happens to the
protagonist of the film. Everyone must show their talent, regardless of the
sexual condition.
If you have not seen
the movie, I recommend it because it may help you to trust more in yourself and
remember, if he reached his dream, you can do it too.
Written by: Ana de los Reyes Álvarez Group 3-EPD12
This film is fantastic! It reminds me of my childhood because my English teacher told us to watch this masterpiece and we loved it. As you have mentioned, Billy Elliot is an example of personal growth and success. I do not hesitate to recommend this film.
ReplyDeleteFrancisco Jesús García Carrillo EPD 12 (Group 5)
I love this film. I remember seeing it for the first time in the small cinema of my school with all my classmates in elementary school. We were all very attentive to the film and when the film was over, we left that small room as if we were able to take on the world. It is perfect to motivate children and to teach them that they can be who they want, be what they want and have fun with whatever they want. It is a movie with the power to change minds. It is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this film. I have always heard about this film but i thought that it was bored. Now, thanks to this entrance, i think that it is so important because it has a great message that everybody need to know and first of all, everybody have to respect it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for show me that film. Good job!
I also watched this movie in class. I loved it. And I think that every child should watch this movie because the meaning is very important and powerful, as you said. Activities are not made only for girls or for boys. Watching it is a good way to avoid bullying in school and to accept the other as he or she is and not to force him or her to be like how the society wants people to be.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie but the trailer made me want to watch it. I love dance movies because when I was small it was my passion. I think that looking at it will remind me a lot of memories. Moreover, it is still relevant. Many children are afraid to practice certain activities for fear of being judged. Thank you for the idea !
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it. It clearly shows how British cinema has brought into the film industry since the 70s, and now it is a reference in Europe.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this film neither, but after reading this entry I just want to go to my living room and see it while I eat popcorns. I am sure I will love it because the message that this film tries to send is really interesting and important.
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