This film is British in many ways. The director Justin Kerrigan was born in Cardiff, Wales where the film is also set. The actos are also all British, John Simm who plays Jipp is from Leeds, Lorraine Pilkington is from Dublin, Shaun Parkes who plays Koop is from London, Nicola Reynolds who plays Nina is from Wales and Danny Dyer who plays Moff is from London. Therefore the writer, director, set and cast are all British which I feel makes this film British. The film also follows a period of time and a youth culture/scene that appeared in Britain. The ideas, script, and subject matter are all focused around the British nature. British ideals and political or social attitudes of the time are also shown particularly within the interview in the club scene. The unique Britishness of the film can also be clearly seen in some of the stereotypes e.g. Moff and Lulu having Sunday tea with their parents.
Do the characters have a British Reserve?
British reserve describes the politeness or tendency to “leave people be”. This sense of reserve holds connotations of a group of people who hold back in life, are not fully involved and outgoing. However this reserve is not represented in the film Human Traffic. The characters within Human Traffic show no sense of inward struggle against seeming too outgoing, loud or rash. In fact they almost portray the opposite, willing to break the law and have a good time.
Do you believe the monarchy should still exist in the UK to long reign over us?
I believe that the monarchy are of no use except for the income they provide via tourism. The money they bring in seems to be taken away again via taxes anyway, so their use seems fickle and unnecessary. The tourism they create is desperately needed, however we spend a large amount of money on events such as the royal wedding and the queens jubilee which could be spent on far far far more urgent, vital and important issues.The glorification and almost worship of certain royals is in my opinion ridiculous and will eventually die out.
What part of the national anthem do you believe in or not believe in and why?
I don't really believe in any of it, especially the continuous link between the royal family and God- which has an oppressive and almost communist sense to it of an omniscient force that controls us "mere mortals" The only part I "believe" in would be the united sense to it all, despite the continuous faults it does bring people together as a nation.
Why did Jip rewrite the National anthem?
I'm trying to be myself
Understand everyone
Mission and a half
Looking at everyone
Trying to learn something
But I am getting more confused
It's hard being cool
Our generation
Alienation
Have we a soul?
Techno emergency
Virtual reality
We're running out of new ideas
Who's the Queen?
Jip is raising issues within the national anthem by ridiculing the glorification of the queen and the supposed unity. Jips version highlights the lack of individuality within his youth culture, and his struggle to be an individual at the same time as fitting in. Jip also mocks the "glory' of Britain by saying "virtual reality" and "techno emergency"
Do you believe the new anthem is easier to identify with than the original and why?
I feel that Jip's national anthem deals more with everyday issues that would concern an individual so it is likely to be more relatable. Also the original features and references God and Royalty in a glorified light that many people do not agree with or support. Therefore overall I feel Jip's national anthem is much more relatable especially to younger generations who may encounter similar problems of individuality.
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