Analysis of Cindy's note

Analysis of the movie CINDY’S NOTE by Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO)
STORY: Amaka Ezeala
DIRECTOR: Izu Ojukwu
PRODUCER: Wonter Fujnout
CAST: Bharia Mcwizu (Cindy), Nonso Diobi (Wilson), Clem Ohameze (Mr Kyafa), Kasimu Yero (Principal), Jennifer Ayomoh (Wande), Toyin Phillips Ayoola (Zonal Cordinator)
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2008
THE PLOT OF THE MOVIE
the explicit plot of this inspiring movie by Amstel Malt box office, "Cindy’s Note," is simply a passionate lady (Cindy Haastrop) who.served in Usse Communnity high school for her youth service and took is upon herself change their abysmal situation of the school. This story is all about impacting positive changes in the lives of people. Cindy finds herself where she feels she can’t cope with underdeveloped

THEMES OF THE MOVIE
This film possesses a symptomatic meaning in the sense that it portrays the nature of some youth corpers who find it difficult to adapt to certain standards of living. They look down on such places and try to work out their posting to urban cities instead of trying to change the situation. The shots were good, the soundtracks were good, and it depicted a typical village setting appropriately. Most especially, the characterization was superb. The following, are the referential meanings in the movie:
Theme of determination and Change: Cindy was willing to effect a change in the Usse community school. She saw the current situation and was not satisfied with it.Cindy’ determination to leave Wuse community for Lagos got her involved in teaching in Wuse community. Her determination to see the growth of Wuse community school enabled her to go through all the struggles she went through. Her determination and passion for change caused her to involve herself in activities in the community and her determination to see the children grow in their studies and social life enables her to start a recreation activity for the students (Volleyball). Her determination to see the school grow made her Mr Kyafa’s enemy. Her determination for change made her to stay back at the Wuse community when it was time to go home for holiday to get involved and familiar with the place. Her passion for change also made she to provide books for the student and to get other student in the community when to go to school.
Theme of hope and care: Wande and the rest of the class were hopeful that Cindy would come back after teaching them chemistry. Wande was happy that she Cindy had care for her, she sould comfort her and she loved her.
Theme of love and friendship: because of Cindy’s friend she was able to get books for the students and the school; she was able to impact her quota to the community school. Her friendship with Wilson and Wande gave her the drive and motivation she needed to do her job and contribute to the community school. The love they shared made them to understand themselves whenever they had any form of disagreement and made them forgive one another.
Theme of corruption and societal decadence: Mr Kayfa was socially corrupt this was reflected when Cindy was building a volleyball court and he said that land belonged to him. Another example was when he was being paid for extra class lessons which were supposed to be free. Another example was the thief at the market square, and the community which lacked social amenities like water, electricity and good houses.
Theme of greed and selfishness: Mr Kayfa was greedy and selfish a man who cared about himself and was not bothered about other. This theme was also reflected in the life of Ngozi all she was bothered about was money and she didn’t care if she got her money in an unpleasant manner so far as she was paid.
Passion: In the process of trying to effect change, Cindy showed a lot of passion in doing that. She went to the extreme in other to effect this change. Despite the fact that there were many obstacles and discouragement, she still wanted this change for the betterment of the students.
Service: she was committed to her service. Although she had already been discouraged from the beginning, she still came back to complete her service to the community school and to the nation.
Victory: the victory of Cindy over the lecturer Zancha and over illiteracy that had eaten deep into the hearts of parents in the village. Also, the victories admonish illiteracy and brought quality education in the Usse community.

DIFFERENCES AND VARIATIONS
To start with, the significant difference between Lagos and Usse in Taraba state. Lagos is an urban centre with basic social amenities but Usse is the clear opposite.
Cindy was posted to Taraba state to serve but she wanted to redeploy at the end of the day she made great impact at the community in which she served Wuse community school, she enjoyed her stay though disappointing at the initial realm but encouraging later on, she met a special friend (Wande) and a boyfriend.
In conclusion, the whole film delves on differences and variations especially in comparing the standard of living between Usse and Lagos.

CAUSE AND EFFECTS
For Cindy trying to change the school and putting up her attitudes, she was able to achieve that mission. Her attitude impressed the principal so well that he let her continue her stay in the school. If she hadn’t put up that persistence, she wouldn’t have achieved what she wanted to.
Also, in Cindy meting the female student, shagged her life also. If she hadn’t met the female student her friend, and she didn’t feel pity for her, she would have definitely not returned. This is because she wanted the best for her and also the remaining students.
Cindy’s posting to Wuse made her to contribute her quota to the community and it enabled her to make great impact in the community. Mr Kayfa’s sending Wande out of class enabled Cindy have her first contact and disagreement with him which led to the stoppage of paying for after school lessons and his retirement. Wilson’s retrieval of Cindy’s purse led to their first disagreement which later led to their friendship and intimacy. The fight between the students led to Cindy teaching chemistry which later on made her the teacher. Her introduction of volleyball in the school made the community children interested in school. Wande’s aunt talking about the tractor, the struggle she experienced with the NYSC Secretary General led her to visit the local government chairman and the result was seen when the tractor was working at the end.

EMOTIONS AND FEELINGS
• Bitterness: - we have the feeling of bitterness on the part of Cindy’s friend Wilson always get angry about Cidy’s bad habits and her attitudes towards trying to change the school. He always tells her to do her service work and leave, but Cindy was determined to make a change in the community. He was also bitter when Cindy didn’t show any sign of gratitude when he got her purse back from a pocket lifter in the village square.
Feeling of hatred was and rejection was shown throughout the movie between Mr Kayfa and Cindy. The feeling of pity, pain and love was seen when Cindy changed her mind to stay back at Wuse because of the love and pity she had towards Wande and the students. Cindy had pity towards the student that what was led her to getting text books for them. The love Cindy had for Wilson. Wilson couldn’t conceal or hide his feelings for Cindy.

SIMILARITIES AND REPETITION
The movie started with Cindy reading a letter and the movies ended with Cindy reading a letter and the movie ended with Cindy reading a letter. Viewing the school from the hilltop, when Cindy is entering the school. Cindy being the hero in the movie. Cindy always receiving phone calls. Repetition of students walking with their books. The entrance of the principals door was always seen, there were lot of night scenes showing the dark clouds.
EXPECTATIONS
1. Cindy would make a major impact in the community.
2. Wande would play a major role in influencing and salvaging Cindy in her decisions.
3. That Cindy would not end up going to Lagos for a redeployment.
4. Cindy would fall in love with her fellow corper- Wilson.
5. The villagers at a point would stand up against Cindy due to her increasing influence on the children to get education and engage in extra curricular activities- playing of volleyball.
Cheated expectations:
1. The outcome of Cindy’s friends
2. The end of Cindy and Wilson
3. The English teacher did not mobilize people against Cindy
4. The farmer who was injured by the students did not die and his quick forgiveness of Cindy
5. How the other students, the English teacher, the Principal and the students ended up.

DEPTH OF THE STORY
It was obvious that Cindy was a lady of her words once she had her mind made up towards a particular situation or she had set her mind towards achieving something she makes sure that it is achieved. It was obvious that Cindy had a great passion for change and she always had feelings for Wilson. The principal was a calm, disciplined man who wanted the school to grow. Wande was obviously seen as a girl with a bright future. The entire film builds on the diary or the flashback of Cindy who narrates every event as it unfolds..

FUNCTION OF ELEMENTS
Why was Mr Kayfa always harsh on Wande and Cindy? It was said that there was no electricity in the community yet Cindy always had her phone on. How Cindy learnt the language was a mystery o the viewers. This is the justification of some elements in the film like:
a. What Cindy have made much impact if she redeployed to Lagos?
b. Would Wilson had stood up for Cindy against the villagers’ hostility if he was around when the farmer was injured?
c. Would Wande have found the zeal to continue her education if Cindy had left earlier on?
d. Would Usse have remained in such a precarious situation if not for Cindy?
e. Would Cindy have made much impact if the English teacher had not opposed her in most of her policies?

CINEMATOGRAPHY
The use of close up shots.
The use of long shots.
The use of musical rhythm as background music.
The use of crane shots.
The use of hand held camera: at the market when wilson was running after the thief.
The use of suspence.