Racer, The

Why might the filmmaker have chosen to open the film with a shot of a stormy sky?
Watch the first 30 seconds of the film. What changes can you notice when we shift from the present to the past?
Watch the sequence from 00:23 to 00:35. How does the filmmaker’s use of camera convey the boy’s energy and passion for motor racing?
Watch the sequence from 01:09 to 01:58. What different narrative threads do we cut between here? Why are they edited together in the way they are?
What do you notice about the lighting in the shots of the racer and his girlfriend? What mood does it create?
The final part of the film (from 02:02 to 02:38) is entirely devoted to watching the racer in his car. Why do you think the filmmaker chose to do that?

Do you enjoy motor racing? Why (not)? Does this film make you more interested in it? Why (not)?

What impact does motor racing have on the environment? Do you think motor racing can still be justified given its impact on climate change? Why (not)?