1) Why does the UK seem to be drawn to crime thrillers more than any other genre and how do such films hold special relevance to the nation?
2) Why does the notion of circumstances and choices available to characters hold a special interest for UK audiences?
3) Based on the two examples you gave, "Sweet Sixteen" and "A Slight Trick of the Mind", how do these two films possess characteristics common or prominent in UK film with regard to plot point, stylistic elements, character type, setting, etc?
4) How do these two films share similar elements in appealing to UK audiences?