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The audience are instantly aligned with Renton as we see him on a chase from which seems to be security. A wide range of different angles and camera shots are used to enhance the chaos and fast pace. The camera looks to be handheld to make the audience feel as though they are in the chase with Renton and Spud. It also helps to keep the watcher engaged as it makes the scene more exciting and enhances adrenaline. The audience are made to infer why they are on a chase which engages us further.

We are introduced to the scenery through two establishing shots of a semi well lit forest/woodland area. The soundtrack consists of trees swaying and a mountain stream to connect the audience with the surroundings. We're then introduced to a deer which later on leads to the introduction of the

No Country For Old Men- opening scene -Ed Tom Bell monologue -Sun set still shots- aware of rural surroundings- - natural- not man made- almost abandoned, deserted -foreshadow, cloud creating shadow, darkness awaits - wind picks up- drama -pan shot - Chigurh- unearthly- doesn't fit in with environment- almost extraterrestrial - kept in darkness- unable to see face////

Cinematography  ( use of camera angle, movement and framing ,lighting and colour ) Editing  ( transitions, order of shots and sequences, layering of images) Mise-en-scene  ( setting ,key props/objects , costume etc.) Sound   ( music, sound effects and spoken word) Performance   ( body language, posture, gesture,  tone, emotional impact etc.) The opening scene of AN opens a very complex and metaphorical introduction to the main character Captain Marlow (CM) played by Martin Sheen. We are instantly captured by the still frame of tropical trees swaying in the distance in complete silence with the beating sound of the helicopter propeller repeating in the background sounding almost extraterrestrial. Yellow thick smoke arrises from the bottom of the frame, maybe almost symbolising how nature was destroyed by human presence as they invaded. The only voice to be herds Jim Morrisons "The End" reflecting the mental state of CM himself. The camera...

The beginning of Casablanca helps to build-up to the introduction of the main character, Rick. This is done by quick shots of people mentioning him briefly and close-ups of Rick's movements until he is finally revealed as a sinister lonely miser. It also to introduce the audience to the surroundings and the desperation in the people stuck on the island of Casablanca. The introduction to Casablanca is a documentary-style to make the film more realistic and to intrigue the watcher. It also helps to inform us about context as Casablanca was made during WWII. From the start of the introduction to the island, the importance of the documents are highlighted. The mise-en-scene is significant in this scene as a man is shot in front of a French propaganda poster as a reminder of the French colony. The sound is also significant as it helps to set the mood of the intense chaotic atmosphere but also the desperation of the people of Casablanca. The rich can be seen to be taken advantage...

Casablanca character analysis personalities, desires, goals, previous history, feelings and how they interact and feel about the other characters. How do they develop during the film? Rick Blaine played by Humphry Bogart is the main protagonist in Casablanca. His development through the movie is significant when he's first introduced as a poker-faced melancholy bar owner as he drinks and plays chess alone. He seemingly does not attempt to make friends nor any enemies as he remains impartial in order to live his wealthy life in peace as war occurs around him. But as the movie progresses we see his passion and love for the love of his life Ilsa when he prioritises her future over his. He lets her go and sends her to America with her Husband whom he felt she chose over him. Although Rick is on the Nazis hit list and his escape from the island is vital for his future he still fights and struggles for his love Ilsa Ilsa Lund played by Ingrid Burgman fell in love with Rick in Paris...

Bram Stokers Dracula released 29th January 1993 tells a Gothic horror tale based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The historical fiction directed by Francis Ford Coppola takes us through an emotionally twisted love story of the well-known bloodthirsty Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) on his path to have eternal life avenging his late wife, Elisabeta whom he lost through the lies of men. As well as his search to find her soul in Mina Harker (Winoner Ryder.) But his search for his heroine lady is not straight forward as Dracula comes face to face with obsessed vampire hunter Van Helsing played by iconic Anthony Hopkins. Dracula's bloodlust destroys and possesses many unfortunate women on his journey through London for souls to fuel his love. But to me, this story is not just about the blood-sucking creature of the night, but a tale of deep suffering and sorrow. Dracula and Elisabeta's love was eternal and time could not diminish his love and pain felt for this woman that he adore...