Scene Analisys - Film

Essay: Scene Analysis

Paper Length: 2-3 pages

In this paper you will be asked to perform a close stylistic analysis of one scene from a film of your choice.

Specifically, you will be asked to analyze the manner in which specific aspects of the mise-en-scene and/or cinematography are used by the director to evoke a specific mood or theme in one scene from the film.

For example,.. how Julie Taymor used scenery, props and costuming to evoke the inner feelings and personal perspective of Frida Kahlo in Frida.

You will perform a similar analysis of one scene from your chosen film. You may focus on any aspect of the mise-en-scene and/or cinematography that you wish.

Specifically, your essay should:

· Begin with a thesis statement that presents a clear & concise interpretation of the way in which some aspect(s) of the mise-en-scene / cinematrography are used to evoke a specific mood or theme

· Marshal specific evidence (concrete details) from the scene to corroborate your interpretation

· Describe this evidence through illustrative examples that allow the reader to “see” the aspects of the visual techniques you are discussing

· Use specific concepts to deepen your analysis (e.g. “low-key lighting”, “close-up”, etc.)

essay objectives are:

· your understanding of the concepts deployed

· your attention to detail

· the overall quality of your analysis

· your command of the standard rules of writing.