The following short fi lm, New Boy, is based on a short story by Roddy Doyle. In it, we see how Joseph, a young refugee, deals with the barrier of prejudice that he faces when he arrives in Ireland.
Focus on ... flashbacks Flashbacks are used to explain a past event or provide relevant background information.
In fi lms, the audience is aware of a flashback when some of the following things occur: the music or sound changes the setting or scene changes a caption appears with a date or year
In New Boy, flashback is used to tell us more about the central character, where he has come from and what barriers he has overcome.
Discuss
1. What information does the audience gain from the flashback in New Boy? 2. Can you think of any other fi lms that use flashbacks?
