This film also employs techniques such as symbols, imagery and film specific methods to convey the meaning of the movie.

A major issue dealt with in this film is male dominance and exploitation of women. The two characters, farmer Dan and Pittee are both members of the village who represent the problem of male dominance though their actions against the female population in the village, even their own family.

Farmer Dan is shown to be an oppressor of women in the scene in which he tries to sell his daughter Deedee at the local pub. He is seen showing her off as he would a cow at an auction, saying things like ‘she’s as strong as an ox’, and that Danielle was ‘well stacked.’

Farmer Dan’s son, Pittee, is also a character who shows a great amount of disrespect towards women in this film. Pittee is the embodimen

Repetition is also a key technique applied in this film, the two main examples being the incessant howling at the moon by Mad Madonna and the feasts held at Antonia’s household.

Antonia herself is a strong independent woman, taking on traditional male roles. She also chooses to be a mother and not a wife, this was considered radical in those circumstances. Another way she breaks the stereotype of a typical woman in post-war Europe is her authority and respect commanded from all people in the village, including males.

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