Month: February 2023

To what extent do films have to be realistic to be enjoyable?

Possible points for discussing if films have to be realistic to be enjoyable

  • explore what constitutes realism in films
  • assess whether films need to be realistic to be enjoyable
  • make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
  • films that are realistic in terms of drawing on real life
  • the need for realistic places and locations to engage the audience
  • the need for believable characters in believable scenarios to whom we can relate
  • the importance of realism in documentary films and their impact on the audience
  • escapism being the main reason for watching a film for many
  • a film may be more unpleasant to view if it is too realistic
  • some people watch films in order to view extraordinary people or situations
  • too much emphasis on real-life could render a film as dull.

There should be no limits to a country’s surveillance of its citizens. Discuss.

Possible points for limits to a country’s surveillance of its citizens

  • explore the extent to which a country uses surveillance to observe its citizens
  • evaluate whether there should be limits on a country’s surveillance
  • make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
  • how surveillance is used to monitor people without their knowledge or approval
  • the moral implications of using spyware and other hidden software on devices
  • how the use of CCTV is ensuring the safety of a country’s citizens whilst removing privacy
  • the increasing use of fingerprint and facial recognition devices and their benefits and dangers
  • how companies are using data to profile and target us without our consent
  • the use of National Identity cards and the likely disenfranchisement of some citizens
  • the increasing use of listening devices and Smart items in everyday life
  • how increasing surveillance has helped law enforcement agencies to protect people.