1. A2 FILM STUDIES – FM4 – URBAN STORIES – POWER, POVERTY & CONFLICT
DJ Killer is seen blasting out anti-police messages to the projects. The camera breaks the realist convention is has
been following for only the third time. We are given a birds eye view of the projects and the camera reflects the
way in which the music drift across the area.
Can Todorov’s theory of narrative be applied to this scene?
Explain your answer
What is the purpose of this sequence?
You must include analysis of themes, micro elements and include some cultural /
historical context.

2. Notes