GCSE Media key concepts

 

language:

The silhouette of the solider holding a gun suggest that this is an action/war film.The men above silhouette are in an army uniform and hovering above the solider silhouette suggesting that may have died in battle and watching over the fellow friend/solider.The silhouette is holding a world war 2 rifle (M1 garand)this would also suggest that the film is based in world war 2 era.

Audience:

The gun and war like imagery would suggest the films is for people over the age of 15 or people who have an interest in war films.This is more likely to attract a male audience rather than a female.

Industry:

The production companies for Saving private Ryan are paramount pictures, Amblin entertainment, Dreamwork pictures and mutual film company.

Representation:

The film has a stereotypical image of men going out to fight battles and being the brave people who go out and fight.The image labels these men as some sort of war heroes or well respected high ranking soldiers.