1.(A play, in a play, in a film) "moulin Rouge" can be seen having multiple layers as the film openings with the curtains of a theatre. From this the film continues with the protagonist, Christian isolated in his room, typing up a story which becomes the main narrative for the film. Within this main narrative a play is being prepared creating a number of layers surrounding the concept of putting on a show.
2.(Intertextuality) Baz Luhremann's work makes use of songs from various times that do not belong to that period. Referencing them gives a more vibrant sense that viewers can understand and be familiar with.
3.(Appropriation) Alongside using a number of songs within the film such as "Diamond Dogs" by David Bowie and "Rhythm of the Night" by Diane Warren, "Moulion Rouge" appropriates such songs to fit the situation and mood. Such an example is when "Smells like Teen Spirit" is used alongside the large, frantic and colourful dance scene. This contrasts the song where it is normally recognised for having a rather dark and low mood.
4.(Non-linear time line) Not following a conventional chronological time line the film opts for one that starts at the end giving a brief explanation and expectation for the film. From this the film slowly unravels itself explaining all the elements to the audience.
5.(Surreal elements) There are small moments within the film that have an odd sense of reality applied to them. Examples of this being when the Christian and Satine are dancing amongst the clouds or when large and out of scale handgun bounces off the Eiffel tower. This seems rather odd as the rules set in this universe appear to be similar to our own world. However these small moments cause doubt whether or not the story being told is truthful or a figment of imagination.
Definitions
The Canon: A text or meaning that is generally considered to be the correct or superior one by critics and accepted as the main one.
DWEM: Standing for dead white European Male, DWEM are consider as the ones dominate in literature as the basis for such literate has been created by them.
Phallocentricism: A belief that surrounding the male point of view and the importance and dominance of males.
Eurocentrism: Interpreting the world using European standards, values and experiences forcing them onto other cultures.
Postcolonialism: A way of thought that has been influenced through the old way of ruling through colonial control.
Multiculturalism: Support and cooperation shared between a number of multiple ethnic groups in a society.
Feminism: The support of equal rights between females and males.
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