The director Kate Woods of Looking For Alibrandi (2000) reflects Josephine Alibrandi's two different attitudes to Italian culture through showing her behaviour to the tomato day festivals. Her response to the festivals is presented both in the opening and conclusion of the film. Her contrasting attitude is shown through her dialogue, actions, positioning of herself with the other characters and the camera shots used.
The film begins with the Tomato Day scene where her family and relatives come together for a celebration. It symbolises the closeness and warmth of the Italian culture. …
