These questions can be used to focus students' thinking while watching the film and/or to develop their understanding of film language.
CAMERA
- Does the camera move at all?
- How would you describe the composition of the film's single shot?
CHARACTERS AND PEOPLE
- Note down everything that you can see as the procession moves past.
- Does the procession look popular?
NARRATIVE
- Why might Mitchell and Kenyon have chosen to film this event?
SETTING
- The King was not crowned in Bradford. Why do you think a coronation procession was held there and what does this suggest about people's attitudes towards the monarchy around 1900?
EDITING
- You will be used to seeing films that use complicated editing techniques. Why is there no editing in this film?
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