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Rebellion

Rebel Without A Cause Vs Good Will Hunting
Adolescence is seen as the period of time where one goes from being a teenager to becoming a young adult, but this period of time is one of the most dramatic times in one’s life, full of confusion, change, violence, rebellious behaviour, emotional and trying to find their own meaning to life. Rebel Without A Cause (1955), directed by Nicolas Ray and Good Will Hunting (1997), directed by Gus Van Sant portray adolescents, non-conformity and rebellion as main concepts throughout the films. Both Rebel Without A Cause and Good Will Hunting have a great deal in common but also have their differences. Rebel Without A Cause is set in the U.S.A. in Los Angeles during the 1950’s, while Good Will Hunting is also set in the U.S.A. but in Boston during the 1990’s. Throughout both films the directors, Nicolas Ray and Gus Van Sant, use many effective techniques to portray the themes of the films. Techniques such as cinematography, lighting, clothing, ...

Posted by: Gabrielle Gooch

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