D'83

Language -        "Don't they have phones in Braunschweig"- wasn't allowed access in east Germany due to fear of the outside world, shows restriction "East Germany 546, Soviet Union - 548. We monitor east Germany in building G and Soviet Union in building H" -        Shows how people were always being monitored and watched by the government even then. No trust of anyone. "Aren't all of the Americans on our side?"  -        Unsure of anyone's true alliance. "Cuban Jazz" - what eastern German has for music because its also communist, not used to eastern music, mistake "Piano" -        Western German trait Lots of non-diegetic sound through the episode to seem more realistic Cigarettes and coffee represent addiction and Intoxication of luxury items and upper class features. – Chess -        Shows intelligence, allowed to play chess in east Germany. Blackmails to get what they want In East Germany - "if math') world for us, icon get you on the kidney transplant list"- as well as being drugged so having no choice about his situation.	Representation -        Family Representation: Martin sees his mother - caring and loving devotion, the way family is represented in the Media, elders should be respected. -        Martins mum conforms to stereotype Martins mother talking to Lenora about her disagreements of Martin being a spy - protective, knows It’s dangerous. -        Communism vs capitalism - luxury items that Lerona has e.g. Coffee, cigarettes etc. from the West. shows the divide between the west and east -        Upper class - party of the upper class in West Germany and how it differs to the party on the east of the lower/middle class - exaggerates the divide, the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. -        Lots of formalities Threat of nuclear war - uses real speeches by government officials - verisimilitude East Governments - Breaks matins finger to show authority. -        Uncommon to see east Germany represented in the media nut shows the general opinions of the caste government. -         Restriction of goods and purchase of everyday supplies showing how the east German communist government is run and how strict it is. -shown whenMartin walks in the supermarket and is surprised by all the colour and variety, as well as, when Lenora giver her sister the coffee as a present. West Germany - shows the authoritative powers rather than having undercover agents, less secretive. -        More open.. Shows authoritarian and libertarian. Race - Germany did not have a diverse racial population during this time, general Jackson also being American shows how much further ahead America was than Germany. Ingrid (Martins mum) Is a PE teacher - subverts the stereotype of it being a male only job.
Deutschland ‘83
Industry -        Co-production of AMC Networks', Sundance TV, and RTL television. Budget £35 million Premiered 17th June 2015 on Sundance TV channel in the US becoming the first German -        Language series on air in the US - surprising it was successful due to being subtitled and wasn't 'accepted' in US Released in Germany in November 2015  -        Wasn't successful at first due to being a bad reminder of this time, successful once it was successful in the US -        Released in the UK January 2016 October 2018, Nay confirmed on Instagram that there would be a third season to be released in 2020 -        Sundance TV created a digital marketing strategy that reflected the use of locations in Germany that were meant to create East and West vibes in 1983 -        D86 was written in English and then translated into German	Audience -        Who - ABC1. historical based therefore a more intellectual audience -        Pleasures - enjoying the historical contexts, awareness of the 80's for the older audience -        Access - Channel 4, YouTube, Google Play, Sundance TV, RTL -        3 million viewers across the entire 1st season.

Stranger Things

Language -        Benny calls Eleven "boy" despite being a girl, shows her androgyny and diversity and is more expected of the audience to display a wider range of representations. -        "Step right up and get your tickets to the freakshow" - referring to Jonathan, showing the typical 80's, American high school atmosphere and how Jonathan is an outsider, much like Mike, Will, Lucas and Dustin. -         Steve sneaking into Nancy's bedroom while Will is also sneaking out shows the attitude of teenagers. -         Chopper bikes - iconic 80's bike for kids and young teenagers. Important that aspects of the time like the bikes is shown throughout the series and amplifies the verisimilitude from an audience perspective. -        Hawkins lab relates to the American government at the time - threat of nuclear war, constantly being watch, you never know what the government is doing. "I don't get scared like that anymore" - shows how brave Will was trying to be before he went into the Upside - literally becoming a part of a horror movie. -        Intertextuality link to poltergeist Dustin and Lucas fighting over a reference to either the 'Hobbit' or 'Lord of the Rings' showing their nerdy side before later in the series. Mike being the leader and taking charge in the scene with Hopper in school shows his authority over the group. Eleven wearing the torn, muddy hospital gown, enigma - wondering what happened and why she's in this state.	Representation -        Defies 80's stereotypes - while a lot of characters in ST are typical for the time mainly e.g. Karen Wheeler, Dustin, Steve etc. -        Throughout the series a lot of these characters evolve as the events take place - the jock becomes the nice guy, the nerd falls in love, the loner gets the girl etc. -        Eleven is the most obvious character to be atypical in terms of her looks and personality. Whilst these stereotypes aren't as common in 2016 and onwards, due to a more diverse western culture, due to be set in the 80's it shows younger generations how narrow minded older generations used to be and creates nostalgia for older generations -        "Teenagers - free to go out when they wanted, less danger, irresponsible etc "Family life and relationships - Joyce love for Will and Jonathan compared to the Wheelers family atmosphere "Mothers "Absent fathers "Police "Government Supernatural
Stranger Things
Industry -        American, sci-fi, web television series. -        Written, directed and co-executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, as well as, co-executive-produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. -        Netflix gave them creative freedom. -        Set in a fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s. -        First season focused on the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy amid supernatural events occurring around the town. -        Important that its based in a small urban town rather that a city to make the idea of crime and mystery more surprising. -        Phylogenetic girl (Eleven) - controls things with her mind. Came out July 15th - American summer holidays and just before the British summer holidays Popular across all ages. -        Nostalgic for older generation. -        Takes stereotypes and twists them. Typically, in horror movies the pure, virgin is the last alive, however, in ST she's the first to die. -        The Duffel brothers were rejected by Hollywood until accepted by Netflix who likes breaking rules and boundaries Netflix brands Stranger Things.	Audience -        Synergy with netflix - ability to binge watch -        Narrative enigmas (Roland Barthes) - involved with characters -        Realism - friendship/loyalty, young protagonist etc Retro styling Uses and gratifications -        Personalisation -        what can we relate to Information - knowledge about the time (80s, berlin wall etc) -        Entertainment - finding out what's happening to Will and why he was taken - Mike, Dustin and Lucas' journey -        Social interactions - water cooler moment -        Stranger Things is an escapist, non-realist entertaining drama – diversion -        Much discussed, written about hyped and virally sold - social interaction -        Identity is a key appeal e.g. personal identity -        Information is given 1980s cultural history - surveillance culture. -        Intertextuality to other horror/sci-fi films; ET, Carrie, Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Stand By Me, Alien etc