Nicaragua No parasan
In the documentary Nicaragua: No Pasaran, David Bradbury has presented a biased impression of reality, and has used many techniques to present this reality to the viewer. The aim of the documentary is to cause the viewer to feel sympthatetic to the Sandanista's and become distanced and "anti" towards the Americans. Both these two parties are portrayed very differently to achieve Bradbury's desired viewer positionment.The start of the documentary presents the Nicaraguan society with a community type spirit, giving off a festival type atmosphere. There is local-type music, and people present from all walks of life. They all seem to be happy, and the Sandanistan military is shown very briefly. Suddenly, this mood is juxtaposed with footage from a Nicaraguan mass funeral, which outlines the extreme differences in the Nicaraguan society. It becomes apparent that this conflict has political roots, and the viewer questions the motives of the enemy to the people at the funeral. The crowd is chanting "no pasaran" which translated means "no entry." Later in the documentary, it becomes apparent that the Nicaraguan's do not want American control of their county as a "puppet." A low camera angle
The documentary shows a demolished bridge, and the Contras are put to the blame. In doing this, Bradbury has embedded the idea of being unsupportive of not only the National Guard, but the United States as well, in the viewer. For this reason, Reagan can be represented as the president of capitalism. This is done because Borhes is the one that the viewer can feel more sympathetic and supportive towards, because of what happened to him in the past. Also, in the detail the National Guard is seen to have strong links to the United States, reinforced by an extreme close-up of what is presumed to be a National Guard belt with "US" stamped on it. A re-enactment is staged which portrays Borhes in a prison cell, where he was treated barbarically. Before the final montage, Bradbury shows footage of Reagan making a statement in congress that Bradbury, through a selection of detail, (has just) is able to prov(ed) otherwise! The impression of reality has been consolidated, and the viewer sees the United States as extremely deceitful, aggressive and untrustworthy. It's a normal human reaction, something is dangerous, you move away from it. This reflects upon the United States as an aggressive and unfair empire. The "Honduras military buildup" is shown, and only of machinery. Contrast this with the light armaments shown to be used by the Sandanistas, and this seems an unfair match. " Such a statement creates more support from the viewer. While the Sandanistan forces are seen in this passive way, their enemies are not. This mechanical montage ? includes stills of innocent Nicaraguan people, especially those of older people and children.
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