Ideology

GCSE Film

Ideology

Define ideology

Analyse ideology in superhero films

Compare and contrast ideologies across superhero films

What is Ideology?

• Ideology is a system of values, beliefs or ideas that is common to a specific group of people

• What do you think ideologies would include? – Dominant ideologies – Individual ideologies

Analysing Ideology

• Look at the clip from Iron Man

• How does Tony Stark’s attitude change throughout the film?

• What ideologies do you think this film is dealing with?

Analysing Ideology

• In groups, consider what ideologies are being dealt with in the following films:

• Superman • Captain America• The Dark Knight • Iron Man

Comparing Ideologies

The Dark Knight • American leadership and

supremacy • Threat of Terrorism • Liberty/Freedom • Morals – cult of the

individual

Iron Man • American leadership and

supremacy • Threat of Terrorism • Liberty/Freedom • Morals – cult of the

individual

Summary

• Write an individual response to the following:

– What does the term ideology mean?– Give two examples of ideologies evident in the

film ‘Iron Man’– What is the Marvel counterpoint to Superman?– Give one example of a common ideology being

dealt with across all superhero films