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Establishing shot shows setting of police station and introduces the two protagonists to the scene, as well as this, mise-en-scene of a rainy day shows pathetic fallacy for disequilibrium in the narrative.

Dark tracking shot of the two characters introduces new setting of inside the police station while still reinforcing gloomy atmosphere of he narrative.

Camera remains in stationary position from establishing shot as

taxi rolls up, introducing mysterious new character to the scene without being able to see

his face. As well as this, rainy day is pathetic fallacy for disequilibrium

in the narrative.

Still unable to see face – building tension for who he is and points out something is ominous and imminently about to happen. High-angle shot shows him to powerful and meaningful to the plot.

Close-up on Brad Pitt’s character (Mills) shows shocked and confused facial

expressions as he finally sees the mysterious character the scenes been building to. Non-diegetic music begins playing as high-pitched strings getting

increasingly louder boost the intensity of the scene.

Finally reveals his face showing a bloodied costume in this medium shot of Kevin Spacey’s character (John Doe) ending the tension while also acting as an eyeline-match after Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are seen looking towards something then revealing it’s him.

Close-up shot on the man shows his confidence while another high-angle

shot of him, again, emphasises his power and control.

A long shot of many police officers pointing guns at John shows he is clearly thought of as being a great danger.

Close-up on John with diegetic dialogue “I’d like to speak to my

lawyer, please”. Implies John has a plan due to the sinister nature of his

voice and strange nature of his actions, appearing calm throughout.