closing sequence

Cinematography

Long lingering shot in Shaun’s face

• reflect introspection and uncertainty

• Rejects ideologies but doesn’t have an alternative to replace them with

• Complexity of escaping nationalism

Mise-en-scene

Open sea

• freedom and new possibilities

• Vast uncertain

• Rejected combo but now left adrift searching for new identity

St George’s flag

• symbol of English pride

• Represents toxic nationalism Shaun was indoctrinated into

• Throws it, rejection of ideology, loss of identity

Lighting

Bleak desaturated, natural

• pallet and lighting and sound mirror disillusionment unlike warmth with woodys gang

• Cold and isolating

• Rejecting nationalism isn’t easy

The

Smiths