Essay, Visual Arts and Film Studies

1. First, explain what is meant by mise-en-scne in film. Next, how is the mise-en-scne of this film used as a cinematic tool to help tell the narrative? Select a key scene in the film. Make note of the elements of design. Does it indicate things about the events and characters that go beyond any dialogue? Give examples from the film in which the director is trying to convey meaning through mise-en-scne. Make sure to discuss specifically the various elements of design, and how it is used in this film (setting, props, dcor, lighting, costumes, makeup, hair).

2. Select a key scene in the film. Make note of the composition within the frame in key shots. Where are figures placed? Does it indicate things about the events and characters that go beyond any dialogue? What is the relationship among the figures in the foreground, middle ground, and background?

3. Does the film employ lots of camera movement? Very little camera movement? Describe how the use of a moving or still camera complements or detracts from the development of the narrative.

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