Luther paragraph

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How is mise-en-scene used in the extract to create meaning?

In the extract ‘Luther’, mise-en-scene is used to create meaning. For example the villain is wearing all black, which connotes with evil and death. The reason they did this is to identify that the man is the villain.

Another way mise-en-scene is used to create meaning is the time where the attack took place. The time of day is early in the morning, which is challenging the fact that most attacks take place at night. The reason the director has done this is to show us that Luther is trying to make a point by attacking in the day. This also connotes with coldness. The reason it is set early in the morning is to foreshadow that something bad is going to happen.

The setting of this clip is set in a remote ally in London. The attack taking place in a remote ally is typical because the attacker doesn't want to draw too much attention. In the background we can see busy streets filled with people and buses. The director uses foreground to zoom in on the ally and the characters in the ally so our attention is focused on what is happening at the time and not what’s around it.


The final way that mise-en-scene is used to create meaning in the extract is by challenging the stereotypes. If the clip was stereotypical, Luther would be a typical ‘African decent’ criminal and the villain would be a typical ‘white male’ hero. However, the director is challenging the stereotypes and Luther is the hero; and the villain is the false hero and the criminal. The reason the director has done this is so the clip is different and unique; and this would make more people want to watch it.

Comments

  1. JCoSS Media Dept28 October 2017 at 07:13

    You have written a very good first analysis Ben, well done! You have used correct terminology and considered the effect on the audience.

    When reflecting and perfecting, please put these changes in a green font colour. 
    - What else can you suggest with regards to the time of day of the attack? It isn't at night which is typically when most crime happens - how/why is this challenged?
    - With regards to the setting, was it a typical location for such crime to take place?
    - Your last paragraph is very good! Avoid using slang terms such as 'black guy' and 'white guy'. Remember to use the phrases such as African decent and white male.

    Miss C

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