HSC English (Standard & Advanced) Student Viewing & Listening Task

Memories Radoslaw Sienski

Area of Study: Belonging

Emily Bosco

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Area of Study: Belonging

Viewing and Listening Task

TASK DESCRIPTION:

You are about to view an award winning short film called Memories. The film was written, directed

and edited by Radoslaw Sienski.

Before viewing the film, you will have two minutes to read the questions printed in this paper.

You will view the film TWICE. You may make notes in the Student’s Note Taking Area provided

below. Anything your write in this space will NOT be marked.

After the second viewing, you will be given 30 minutes to complete your written responses to the

questions below.

You now have two minutes to read the questions. STUDENT NOTE TAKING AREA:

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Question 1 (2 marks)

Identify TWO aspects of belonging represented in the film.

Question 2 (2 marks)

Identify and briefly explain TWO assertions the film offers concerning memories and belonging.

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Question 3 (3 marks)

How has the composer shown the main protagonist to be isolated in the present?

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Question 4 (3 marks)

How have film techniques been used to convey the significance of past experiences in attaining a sense of belonging in the present?

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Question 5 (5 marks)

The short film Memories is being considered for inclusion in an exhibition showcasing texts concerned with ‘belonging’.

Your task is to write a letter of recommendation to the selection panel, arguing for the inclusion of Memories in this exhibition.

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