how does Neale's idea that genres are dominated by repetition but marked by difference apply to The Bridge?
classic elements of Scandi-Noir (strong female characters, urban industrial settings, overarching mystery etc.) with unique cross-country production style
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how does Scandi-Noir differ from regular crime dramas?
bigger focus on multiple complex storylines, drab tone taking advantage of bleak Scandinavian landscapes, less use of handheld cameras and higher production value
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how is The Bridge an example of a flexi-narrative?
multiple characters with ambiguous relevance to plot (Morten, Saga's mum etc.), multiple plot strands (cleaner stealing necklace, Helle's murder etc.), narrative enigmas (identity of killer etc.)
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how is Van Zoonen's idea that women's bodies being objects is a key part of Western patriarchal culture challenged by The Bridge?
Saga wears loose clothes that are practical and cover he whole body - she is not sexualised even when **********
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how is Van Zoonen's idea that women are usually defined as domestic and nurturing challenged by The Bridge?
Saga struggles to comfort the wife of the victim and tries to show photos of the body, very focused on work more than home life and relationships
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how does Saga fulfil Van Zoonen's stereotypes of masculinity?
has a lot of authority, effecient and prioritises work over emotions, very blunt and logical, not defined solely by relationships
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how does Bulmer + Katz's idea of Uses and Gratifications apply to The Bridge?
entertainment - rich storylines, subtitles make the show more engaging
information - teaches audience about Scandi culture
personal identity - connection to Scandi culture
social interaction - with international fans
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which two companies produced The Bridge?
Nimbus Film (Danish) and Filmlance (Swedish)
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how many people watched The Bridge on BBC Two in 2018?
over 1.5 million
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bigger focus on multiple complex storylines, drab tone taking advantage of bleak Scandinavian landscapes, less use of handheld cameras and higher production value
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how is The Bridge an example of a flexi-narrative?
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