This is not your dream LLLand

Question 1

Cinematography

Answer 1

1. Close up shot of the record player stopping which represents their relationship coming to an end. It could represent Mia trying to stop sebastian’s dreams.
2. Shot reverse shot of the conversation to show the characters reaction in the argument.

Question 2

Mise en scene

Answer 2

1. The couple are in Sebsatians apartment and there is a green blush tint during the sequence. This colour connotes jealously at Sebastian’s successful career

Question 3

Sound

Answer 3

1. Diegetic music - Jazz music playing in the background but then the recorder stops playing when they are arguing.
2. Diegetic sound of the smoke alarm going off which represents the anger of them both.

Question 4

Representation

Answer 4

1. Mia is trying to dominate sebastians career choices. Through the lens of feminisms it could be argued that at this point that Mia is dominant character and the importance of the film is about her dreams and success’s

Question 5

Ideology

Answer 5

1. Jackie Stacey argues that female viewers aren’t expericining negative fantasies about female inequality. Instead, they can be inspired by film stars and characters to actively change their lives and lifestyles