The main focus of our documentary is a woman, Lola Rouge. Women in the media often are subject to stereotyping of gender roles: namely a sexual, domestic or passive role. Imagining our documentary was real, and that Lola was real, she does not adhere to these negative stereotypes. Although delusional, she has a strong character and is very dominant in her manner. However, the fact that she was once a famous singer -and particularly in the performance scenes- she does take on a role based on physical appearance and attractiveness, as it is a huge part of who she is.
Class is also a theme in our documentary. Lola was once a superstar, and the differences in her lifestyles (before and after her downfall) are evident. Her clothing changes dramatically, from a glitzy dress to a tracksuit- a stereotypical clothing choice of "chavs" (a working class stereotype). The view of the exterior of her home also highlights a working class / underclass lifestyle.
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