Mise en scene- performance and movement

• suggests possibilities as to how we might understand given characters and relationships between characters

• back to back/ embrace

• limitless range of possible permutations

Body Language

Opening of Casino Royale 1) Which facial expressions of the corrupt

British agent seem to you to be important in conveying meaning to the spectator?

2)What do we learn about Bond from his performance and movement during the opening three minutes? Hint- before and after drowning

clip

Not spontaneous BUT tightly choreographed

• create a particular impression on the spectator

• improvise- exception to the rule

• hitting the mark

body language

• gesture is decided to convey meaning- character and relationships for the spectator

• Hard Day’s Night- momentary escape from confinement

Range of body codes

• direct body contact• proximity of one character to another (proxemics)• orientation- facing, back to back , twisting• general appearance(tall thin / short fat)• head movements(nodding, shaking)• facial expressions• gestures(kinesics) • body posture• eye movement/ eye contact• aspects of speech- pitch stress , tone, volume, accent, speech

errors( paralinguistic codes)

office scene SE7EN

• the different ways in which the actor’s bodies are orientated in relation to each other

• the body postures adopted by both• the facial expressions used by both actors• changes in speech patterns they employ• the timing required for the delivery of the

lines

lust murder interview room SE7EN

• HINT Lines delivered/ close-ups/posture/facial muscles linked intimately to eyes/ voice pattern/ rise and fall

• How are the ten body codes employed by Brad Pitt to the character of Argyle to make meaning for the spectator.