Review

Pride (2007)

Directed by: The Blood Brothers

Starring: Jaspreet Hayer, Amandeep Brar, Kabir Aggarwal, Deep Munde, Manvir Chana & Narinder Hayer.

Review:

What do people look for in a good opening? Creative cinematography? Originality? Enigmas? Authenticity? A bunch of hot guys perhaps? 'Pride', a British art-house film set in London which explores the world of an Asian crime syndicate impressively offers all of that that, and more!

"Be as fully creative with the camera to the point that we're using shots no groups have used before. Be as flexible with the storyline as possible so that we're targeting a mass audience rather than a niche audience. Finally, and most importantly, be outrageously original and creative when producing the final product, afterall, that is what's going to win us the best award."

These were the three ambitious targets the Blood Brothers set themselves before filming. A well constructed non-linear narrative propelled by an excellently written script; a dazzling cast of Indian actors; an honest and accurate potrayal of West London.. Who can argue the 'Brothers failed to achieve what they set out to do?

- Aman

Interesting Facts:

Anyone curious about where Kabir's gonna end up in the future, think Beauty Parlour. The 'bruises' and 'cuts' seen on Aman's and Deep's faces were all brilliantly done by Kabir using some lipstick, eyeliner and mixed red paint.

Saz didn't actually do s**t, b******.

Whilst Jas rested his head against the table in red paint so we could capture images of him for the opening juxtaposition scene, he started drooling. It mixed well with the paint though, so mad propz!

During the process of both filming and editing, a new language was created for us to converse in. Mad shout-outs go out to Kabir n Jas as the founders.

At one stage, the tension created as a result of long editing led to Aman being kicked out of Kabir's house after a heated exchange of words. Big crisis! Not quite, they made up the next morning.

- Aman

NOTE THE COLOUR BLUE. YEEEEE, MANZ IS REPPIN CRIPS, NUFF RESPECT GOIN OUT TO MA HOMEBOY TOOKIE.

Review

Starring- Jas, Ma Dad aka Mr Hayer, Aman, Kabir, Deep,Saz.

Pride depicts the lives of many Asian people who first arrived to England and were forced of making money through breaking the law. Morover Pride portrays a family rather than a typical group of gangsters who are decieved by one of their own.

The opening scene makes use of various cinematography and a flashback to create an identification between the audience and POA. Additionally Pride incorperates a voice-over narration familiar to the film "Casino", this used to to present the plot to the audience and outline Propp's theory of Hero and Villan.

-Jas

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Pride - Deep, Aman, Kabir, Jas and Saz


Pride is based upon the breakdown of a mob, rather a family and how one corrupting member can break the foundations. Deception and the murder of the Pride of Asia's founding member leaves two of his closest friends within Pride of Asia questioned by the police and seeking revenge.

With the use of a montage shot within a car our production offers exceptional camera work, which exemplifies our superb technical proficiency. Additionally, a range of camera angles allows the audience to be sutured into the film as it allows the audience to view the poker scene from all angles - to put themselves into the players positions, aswell as being able to understand the mood and feeling where myself and Aman are being interrogated.


Interesting facts

- We "re-scripted" Pride about 10 times and re-shot a lot of footage
- We tied Vivek to a chair and slapped him for a bit even though it was funny we kinda did it for no reason
- We edited everything on 4 computers
- A lot of editing was done from 10/11 in the morning until 4ish the next morning
- We said we'd be the best, and everyone doubted us.. yet we got 65/65 which no other group can say.

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- Deep