How Far does 'Winter's Bone' rely upon an understanding of its social context? Refer in detail to at least one sequence of film.


In Winters Bone, This sequence opens up with a two person mid-shot, showing Ree and Tear drop. This shot shows that both characters have some connection, with Tear drop driving emphasises the idea of a patriarchal society as he has the power of where they are going. As this is an independent film, they tend to have longer takes and this fits the trend as it doesn't cut until 13 seconds into the sequence. They also have used only natural lighting to increase the idea of a naturalistic theme. I believe this harms the film as i absorbed everything from this shot within the first five seconds so the delaying of the cut gradually bored me as a viewer.

The next few shots are close-up shot reverse shots going back from Ree and Teardrop. Tear Drop is a complex character that i have found an allegiance with how he carries himself, he is a very independent and strong willed character, showing power and defiance to those who oppose him, a real alpha male. Whenever he is on screen i tend to have an active viewing due to his distorted accent and how deep and interesting his character is. This is authentic to the location where the film is set and this adds to the realism of the film and achieves verisimilitude .His character has developed from the woman beating uncle the first time we see him to the caring protective father-like figure we see in this scene and the end.

The next part of the sequence Shows dialogue between Teardrop and a police officer, in which Tear drop refuses to follow the officers orders. This tells the audience that the public of this area tend to have more authority than the law. Being a patriarchal society, Ree struggles to gain information about her father as she is cut of from the male hierarchy as she is a woman and seen as inferior. This adds to the verisimilitude as the place has a male-dominated theme.




















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