An aspirational artist, moves to Britain to pursue his dream career. After just a week, he is disheartened by his struggle for recognition in his new environment. A recent overseas arrival, the language barrier is tough enough for him, but what affects him most is the lack of community he now experiences. He tries hard to integrate, but is bemused when he finds himself being constantly ignored and overlooked. His latest art project becomes more complex, more symbolic of his repressive and reclusive lifestyle, but his talent continues to be undiscovered. In a final attempt to resurrect his dream, he enters an art competition for a presitigious college - will this be the break he's been craving for so long?
Commentary:
In terms of theme, our film will be exploring ideas of identity within a multicultural society. The idea that you're not fully recognised as British until you win something is explored here, in that there is a contrast between his treatment as a new arrival where no-one wants to talk to him to when he is the focus of attention following his win.
With regard to technical conventions, it follows a circular narrative and there is the motif of the artwork used as a reflection of his feelings of frustration.
By Daryl Finch
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