genre
narrative (character-events.)
film language
TWO PERSON SHOT
One of the more valuable aspects of the scene is that we observe the detective who is played by (Ollie Macnaughton)
slouching over his desk whilst the wife enters the room in a
abrupt manner. The two person shot suggests the
juxtaposition of the
characteristics between the two characters, the idea that the two characters contain
two different personalities with contrasting effect, which also signifies to the audience the idea of seriousness as opposed to a more lacklustre approach to a serious matter. We also
visualise the dominant actions of the wife which creates a powerful aura which startles the detective. To me, this suggests the
unbalance of authority.
MISE-EN-SCENE
In a political thriller, authenticity of
mise-en-scene is key in creating
verisimilitude. Our set containing the typewriter is very
authentic because it suits the disposition perfectly of a
typical 1950's genre. its appearance alone would inevitably draw the viewer's eye and stands out from the other props.
OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT
Key elements in the flashback sequence, the
camerawork and
Mise-en-scene signals the importance for each shot taken and the
narrative through visuals. We are introduced by the husband portrayed by (Tom Gladstone) and I play the government boss who viciously provokes the husband. the
over the shoulder shot illustrates an
inevitable occurrence that is going to take place. the angle of the shot portrays
suspense and judging by the body language of the husband, this illustrates that something is lurking afoot. We then sink our teeth into the violent sequence where the government boss uses
dominant force to startle the husband by which the husband is physically dominated. the
close up shot and
tracking shot of the husband's feet being dragged across the pathway connotes suspense as the audience is met with a
opaque background and questions the audience as to what will happen next. this shot without using speech of sound effects develops the theme of
suspense and
tension.
FRAMING SHOT
The next scene is a framing shot of Tom being confined to a chair in an abandoned warehouse. This is also a
fixed shot and focuses all the attention on Tom who is positioned in the
centre of the frame.
