Notes

Key Features of the film Winters Bone.

The scene that takes place in a school adds to the authentic of the film. This i due t the film being independent meaning it had a low budget making the scene contrasting as they would have most likely used a real set for this scene additionally most likely used real school children / teachers and students also adding to the authenticity.

In addition, Ozark's is in the middle of the USA so would be surrounded by quite a lot of dry land, however in the film we repeatedly see a lot of boats. This brings the idea to mind that Ree and her family are trapped in their own reality.

American flag links to the idea of a patriarchal society and that everyone in the society ree is living in is very standard american.

The film explores through the ideas of drug abuse with Ree's uncle, and the idea of him trying to escape the