Mise En Scene Flashcards
How does the film begin?
In a foggy dark setting as we see a man in ragged clothes carrying a child which foreshadows the bleak and tragic diegesis of the labour camp seen later
How does the opening contrast to the next scene ?
Next scene is a beautiful and luscious Italian countryside
Significance of Guidos body language in opening
More expressive and comic
What do Guido and Dora’s clothes reflect
Their differences in social class and rural/urban backgrounds
What sort of clothes does Guido wear?
Cheap and ill fitting clothing
Dora’s clothing
Expensive floral dress with large hat and heels, contrasted with Guido
What is the conservatory a perfect setting for ?
The romantic fulfilment of Guido and Dora’s courtship
What is the simple beauty of love and nature signified by
The flowers and plants decorating the conservatory
Effect of the lighting
Transforms the shift from romantic low key lighting to high key optimism of the completed family unit
