Establish the production issues of your case study
Genre – is it a hybrid? Explain whyThe kings speech is a Hybrid because the genre were mixed with Biography, History and drama
Who are the target audiences?
The target audiences of the king’s speech are a wide age range.
play the opening of the film. What important institutional information are you given in the opening credits? Who are the significant personnel? Why?
The opening of the film is the company logo’s that produced and financed the film. These arte significant because they provide the knowledge of who financial helped the films
Was it niche or mainstream film? Did this change?
The kings speech was a niche film and started of only in independent theatres but then spread to mainstream theatres.
Director?
Directed by Tom Hooper
Casting? Decisions, reasons for audiences, budget, genres, etc.
Casting by Nina Gold
Budget? How much did it make? How much of a risk was this film?
$15,000,000 (estimated) The film wasn’t a risk because it gained more popularity as it went on.
Music? Cost of tracks? Record Companies?
Symphony no. 7 in A Major: Allegretto"
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Heard as George VI delivers his first wartime speech
"Piano Concerto No 5, Op. 73 ('Emperor') in E-Flat Major: II.
Adagio un Poco Mosso"
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Heard as George VI concludes his first wartime speech
"Lionel and Bertie"
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios
"The Overture to La Nozze di Figaro"
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
During the first therapy session when King's voice is being recorded
"Shout For Happiness"
Written by Jack Hart and Tom Blight
Performed by Al Bowlly and the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra
Playing in the background at Balmoral Castle
"Concerto for Clarinet in A Major: Allegro"
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Heard during the montage of Lionel conducting