Thursday, 6 November 2014

American Beauty - Mise en Scene


Colours - The red roses have the connotations of danger and love, between the relationships. the blue curtains have connotations of calm and cod atmosphere which could contradict the atmosphere on the table.

Costumes - The two adults are wearing more formal clothes, this show that they are 'well off'. The girl is wearing a red and white jumper which could suggest danger and innocence.

Lighting - The main lighting is around the girl which suggest that the scene is about her. Also the lighting on the two adults are faded which shows that they are distanced through their relationship.

Framing - Here it uses a wide angle shot, they are all symmetrical to each other on the table, this has created awkward tension between them. There is lack of affection as well.

Body language/posture/ facial expressions - The mans seems angry because he has clenched fists, also the women seems angry as well because she is just glaring right at him with loath.

Hair and makeup - The girl is wearing black eyeliner, which suggest that she might be rebellious, also the red lipstick highlights danger because of the connotations the colour has.

Setting and props - The set is symmetrical which shows that they are quite formal. They pretend to be happy but really they is tension between them. Finally, the man is wearing wedding ring but she isn't which suggest that there is definite tension in the relationship.




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