Shaun of The Dead| Opening Scene + Title Sequence* Flashcards
key film form and everything about this scene etc.
What shot are we introduced to at the start of the film?
Close up of Shaun’s face; he is in a pub.
What does the over-the-shoulders shots of Liz and Shaun tell us?
Separate shots; illustrating a distance in their ‘relationship’.
What does the shot compostion of thirds (depth of field) tell us about Shaun, Liz and Ed?
Symbolises how Ed could and does get in the way of Liz and Shaun’s relationship, clealry showing a disparity in their positions.
Title Sequence:
What does the slow panning across the workers show about them?
Impression that people are acting like zombies already; synchronized.
Describe the cinematography when Shaun, Liz and their friends are in the bar?
Quick camera movements; heightening tensions between the group.
- Talking about Liz and Shaun’s ‘doomed’ relationship.
- Diane wanting Shaun to be better and David getting jealous.
Mise-en-scene: Costume.
What does Shaun’s outfit make us think about him at first glance?
He is unorganized and Ed being there with him to play games; more like childish behaviour.
