Titling Analysis

THIS IS ENGLAND:
Opening Sequence:

The title sequence for This Is England uses archive footage from the 80's, including footage of Margaret Thatcher, ballet dancers and the modern youth. These opening credits show and reflect the events during the 80's, the birth of a social revolution and the uprise of Margaret Thatcher and the Tory party.

It does not only reflect the harsh side of england but also the nicer side by showing clips of things such as rock and roll bands

The font used helps to reflect and create the mood for the audience displaying the general rough feeling and struggle of the era. The use of historic clips creates a feel good feeling for the audience that may have been alive in those times. The rough font of 'This Is England' (also in capitals) establishes he film and the type of genre it will fit into.

rought font + rough estate

There is a huge variety of clips, from lower class to upper class, at one point, it shows protestors then cuts to princess diana. This cutting shows the two different sides of the spectrum of England.
The first thing shown is a clip of Roland Rat saying "Testing testing 1,2,3!' before being followed by a song by Toots and the Maytals and a black screen with rough white font, 'Film Four and The Film Council Presents'. This creates trust in the audience, as Film Four and the Film Council are both well known companies who have been recognised in England as good for producing and showcasing good films.