Sequence Analysis- A Boy Called Dad
Trailer and synopsis
The official synopsis and theatrical trailer are carefully constructed to set up certain expectations about a film. Before you begin analysing the sequence from A Boy Called Dad, read the synopsis below and view the trailer, then answer the questions that follow.
"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."
When he becomes a father at the tender age of 14, Robbie’s life quickly spirals out of control. Feeling angry and neglected by his own dad, he kick-starts a series of events that will catapult him at great speed into adulthood.
A Boy Called Dad is directed by double BAFTA winner Brian Percival and written by BAFTA winner Julie Rutherford.
Watch the trailer once then discuss these questions with a partner:
- What images do you remember and what might these suggest about the film’s themes?
- What do you remember from the soundtrack (the lyrics and the melody) and what might it suggest about the mood of the film?
- What ideas do you have about the genre of the film?
Watch the trailer again, adding further details to your answers.
Please note: this trailer contains some strong language and is recommended only for students aged 15 and over.