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Quality of Film
Again the film is of extremely high quality - some beautiful shots of expressions of babies and young children
Tone, Sequence and Structure
The tone is gentle and reflective and this is re-enforced by the music and contributions from Dr. Svanberg. He gives a very informative commentary which has a quiet authority and is presented in a very human way... Potentially difficult terms are explained so well e.g emotional regulation, object permanence and the benefits of good attachments are emphasised throughout. All of the parents offer such positive and varied examples of loving parenthood.
The sequence and structure of the film enable the viewer to see how attachment behaviour develops and how this is evident in different cultures.
I first viewed the film and then consulted the user notes before viewing it for a second time. The notes added depth to my viewing.
Content
This film provides a very useful overview of attachment which is rooted in the everyday lives of young children and their significant careers.
There is good content throughout but I particularly liked the helpful examples of dealing with conflict with a 2 year old and the emphasis on the effectiveness of discriminating praise (perhaps this could have been examined a little more – but that is just a quibble!) and the demonstrated use of negotiation .Important message also come through of the importance of spending time with your child and developing conversations with them.
Audience
The way in which the film is designed makes it applicable for a wide range of audiences. The useful reference section will be welcomed by trainers and to share with students and practitioners who are looking at attachment in depth and need to link theory and practice. The appealing images and simple, direct messages can stand alone for those who are relatively new to the concept and all of the questions and suggestions for observation are pertinent depending on the level of training.