Mise-en-scene Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Hong Kong setting feel like at times?
A
Murky and cramped
2
Q
Where are the killers targets shown?
A
At the back of rundown shops and restaurants with his apartment being spatially narrow
3
Q
What is the most overpowering element of the mise-en-scene?
A
The dominant feeling of night and artificial light that fills the film with a woozy surreal atmosphere
4
Q
What element of female mise en scene does Wai focus on?
A
Costume and hairstyles e.g. killer’s agent dressed provocatively - short dresses, high heels, stockings ect.
5
Q
In the jukebox scene, what is the effect of the close up of the dress?
A
Emphasises her longing and obsession with the killer, showing her as a femme fatale
