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Mise-en-scène Analysis (LO3)


Clothing:

Wearing a suit shows a uniform of success. By them wearing a suit you are saying that you are succeeding in most cultures. Offers respectability and wealth.

Location:

The location shows a posh bedroom which looks like a hotel. Creates a dramatic claustrophobic scene due to the number of people, looks like some sort of private meeting was held.  

Scene:

All the dead bodies are connected to the case, representing that the meeting was related to the briefcase, creating significance to what's inside as they are all connected. There are no signs of injuries, however, there is a gun on the bed which shows that violence may have been expected. Maybe the briefcase may have been the weapon.

Putting the character in front of the briefcase creates a sense of uncertainty, as the consumer cannot see what's in the briefcase. Creates dramatic prose.

Lighting:

The scene is very bright showing that they don't want to be dramatic or spooky but want our highest attention the light placed high on the top right is there to signify the dead man on the chair, it helps the dead persons stand out in the scene.

Figure:

The last man standing is in a good posture, straight-backed and proud showing leadership, using this sense of figure demonstrates power.


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