What makes a film British?

Have a look at the TOP 100 HIGHEST GROSSING FILMS on: www.boxofficemojo.com

All the Harry Potter films appear in this list, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2 sitting at no. 4, in front of Skyfall at no. 7

Do the Harry Potter films and Skyfall match your list of what makes a film ‘British’?

Other films that appear are The Dark Knight Rises and Inception by British director Christopher Nolan. Parts of these films were also filmed in the UK. Therefore, can these be considered British films?

Most of the profits from Harry Potter franchise and the past four Bond films have gone to American companies.

Have a look at the statistics below:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts 1&2

Budget: £150 million

Warner Bros (US production company)

Heydey Films (UK production company)

 

Distribution: Warner Bros

Exhibition:

Part 1: USA $125 million

             UK £18.3 million

Part 2: USA $169 million

             UK £23 million

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a film like Harry Potter having American backing?

Why do you think Harry Potter needed American backing?

How does Harry Potter appeal to international audiences? Is it because of its ‘Britishness’?