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The Constant Gardner- Do you agree or disagree with Odone’s views on the film? Quotes from the article (These are obviously taken from larger extracts. Do read them in context of the whole article before completing the rest of the worksheet. “The Constant Gardener is bound to be immensely successful. Despite affecting performances by Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, as well as some stunning camera work in Kenya.” (Hint: Look at the word ‘bound to’ and think about the tone Odone is using. How do the performances and images affect the way the audience responds to the message of the film?) “The script has all the subtlety of Michael Moore”. (Hint: Again the tone affects our understanding of the phrase. What tone is being used here?) “Tears into everyone’s favourite villains. We hate Big Pharma because they are the pros in the field where we feel most vulnerable — our health. “ (Hint: Be careful here. The tone the writer is using means she has a hidden message behind this phrase. What is the tone and why has Odone used it?) What do you think Odone is saying about the film/ accusing the film of (in your own words)? Use the hints in the previous column to help you understand what is being said. Do you agree/ disagree/ partially agree with this view? Why? What evidence from the film will you use to support your view? Evidence can be plot details, quotes, images, the way characters are presented and the way images are filmed (lighting, sound, camerawork, editing) etc. Try to use a variety of evidence. If you find more than one piece that is great. “Fiennes looks ….one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies. The message is clear — corporate greed overpowers mankind. The entire film unfolds in a similar vein.” (Hint: What vein does she think the film is taking?) “The rest of us, however, should remain immune to this crude propaganda effort.” (Hint: What is Propaganda? What is the effect of labelling the film propaganda?) “Idealists who think that health is a human right, and financial incentives should have nothing to do with it, should consider the consequence of turning the industry into a state enterprise”. (Hint: What is an Idealist? What does Odone think of Idealists?) “Indeed, although to admit it would offend the liberals who will lap up The Constant Gardener, pharmaceutical giants have often acted heroically in Africa — only to find their efforts sabotaged by local governments.” (Hint: The film is accused of being onesided (biased). Explain the bias she is pointing out) “ But savaging these companies as the new evil empire will simply set back medical progress.” (Hint: What is Odone’s final message here?) “Big pharmaceuticals are up there with arms dealers.” (Hint: Why does Odone choose this quote in particular? What does she hope to show about the film?)