So, on friday I saw “This is England” – a film about skinheads in 80s England. I really enjoyed it, even though it was more for my mind than my emotions – I´m not sure I cared that much about the characters, but I certainly got an understanding of what was going on.
Basically, it shows how real people (not just puppet evil-doers) could and can become skinheads. I really liked the way it showed that the style and the “look” of rebels was only connected to the racist idiocy at a later stage in the movie.
As a friend said: “Well, it didn´t really tell my anything I didn´t know already.” And this is true, I´ve heard about class and poverty in Thatcher´s 80s. But it is different to see it! And with good actors as well! Well worth it!
However, stop reading what I have to say about it, and start reading what Milena has to say about it. Her associations to an Eastern European setting are really interesting!
