Mise-en-scene: "Drive"

From the film poster of "Drive", the subject is wearing a jacket with an orange-golden scorpion on the back. The scorpion is the main thing that sticks out on the jacket giving the audience the idea that this character may be dangerous as a scorpion is an insect wrapped around the idea of power, it has implications of defence and the ability to harm others with its poison only used when necessary. From the lack of colour on his jacket, we can make the assumption of how it has been worn many times before, giving us the impression that this is his daily wear. This jacket could also reflect the man's character and his personality. The majority of the man is covered by his upturned collar highlighting the fact that he is keeping a low profile suggesting something about his life. Also the shadows signify mystery, darkness and uncertainty. The lighting mainly focused on the man's jacket and the back of him rather than his face and the scenery around him. The film poster is dark with little light only coming from the neon lights in background which could signify dreams and ambition around all the darkness . The protagonist is facing away from the audiences view. This setting creates tension and also a sense of secrecy at the fact that the audience can not see the his facial expression, showing no emotion therefore, it makes it more difficult to connect with the character and make assumptions on the film other than its potential genre.  

Clip Analysis

This clip is from the film "Unbroken" that is a drama/sports film. From the way the          characters are presented, we can see that  they are unhealthy and have    been tortured in some way. Also from their facial expressions, you can see that they are  in pain. Most are covered in dirt which links  back to their living conditions as  prisoners.The final push which is the bit  when Louis Zamperini (the main character)  is physically losing but mentally conquered  "the bird". As clip continues, the light gets  brighter and brighter up until the point he is  having flashbacks to when he was physically fit and running. It ends on a close shot of Louise gasping for air.

This clip from the film "Drive" which is a crime/drama film, is the elevator scene. From the start of the scene, there is tension between the two male characters. The lighting around them is bright almost interrogating. However, when "Driver" pushes "Irene" behind him the lights starts to darken and only focus on the two of them. Despite the scene becoming intimate and passionate, the mood rapidly changes back  when the lights brighten up again (back to violent). Driver murders the man inside the elevator and Irene runs out when the elevator opens.

This clip is from the film "Final Girl" which is a drama and a thriller. This is the scene where the audience meets Danny. It could be argued that it is also film noir because of the shadows in this scene. The fact that he is dancing and holding the axe as if he is comfortable with it signifies how this sinister of a person he is. Perhaps has killed before. The plain white walls as the background could represent his state of mind or "Danny" not really having a significant identity.