Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :

Extract B : Kaitlyn
1. How does the mise-en-scene help to place this film in the
1960s?
In this extract we see that the surroundings of the two characters is
quite cluttered and vintage. The actors use their available props to
give a scene about their feelings towards each other as well as show
more of the room. Some retro objects such as old posters, toys,
games and references to other films are included. Audience
members old/knowledgeable enough to know these easter eggs
inside the films should see how the older years like the 20s 30s
etc. are shown in this film. Their costumes have matching tops and
bottoms which also dont have a very good design to them
considering theyre just leather, pointing out the mini skirts which
were invented in that year as well which shows there was a fashion
Icon. Some audience members maybe able to relate themselves to
the fashion used back then and even most of the props due to them
being childhood objects or linking to other films. A zoom in was used
to capture the fear on their faces when the law came knocking at
the door, which resulted in Charlie (The main character) attempting
an escape.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract B : Lauren
1. How does the mise-en-scene help to place this film in the
1960s?
See handwritten answer.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract C : Rhys
1. There are 2 significant props in this extract; a gun and a doll.
How are these used to represent Pinkie?
In extract C there are two significant props used; the Gun and the
Doll. The first prop we see is the gun, Pinkie is at a fairground on a
shooting game. He seems keen to play on the stands game, when
he picks up the gun he seems to be very familiar with how to use
them suggesting to us as the audience that he uses guns on a
regular bases or has used one before representing Pinkie to be a
past criminal or a criminal still, he seems to be trained with a gun as
Pinkie hits all 3 targets without fail or any more attempts. When
Pinkie wins the man behind the stand asks if Pinkie wants the
chocolate and Pinkie replies with I dont eat chocolate so the man
goes to the cigarettes and pinkie says I dont smoke so then Pinkie

asks for doll almost as if pinkie didnt want him to know he wanted
the doll so said he doesnt chocolate or smoke. When Pinkie gets the
doll he takes it and says it reminds him of something then the man
in the stand looks shocked maybe suggesting he knows something
or maybe something horrific that may of happened in the past
associated with what it reminds Pinkie of. When Pinkie gets home he
starts ripping the hair out of the doll this could represent that the
doll reminds a past person who Pinkie wants revenge on and hes
taking it out on the doll.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract C : Lewis
1. There are 2 significant props in this extract; a gun and a doll.
How are these used to represent Pinkie?
In this short clip there are two main props and they are a gun and a
blonde doll. Pinkie is represented by the gun because he is at a fair
and he is playing a shooting game and he wins and hit all his shots
this shows that he has experience with a gun and the skill to be bale
to hit targets and while he is shooting the targets we have a
medium shoot on him which shows only his upper body and I think
tis is to show then he didn't put much effort into the shots and still
was able to hit all three. The doll that he wins we see him in the
next scene sitting down pulling the hairs out of the doll this could
represent his wife because he doesn't really love her and this could
suggest that he is planning something for her however the film is in
black and white so we could not ever know if that doll was really to
do with her. But this tells you that he is a horrible, mysterious man
because when he wins at the fair he has a good amount off prizes to
have for example he could have had some tobacco but then he goes
and replies that he doesn't smoke. Also I think the told is about his
wife because he gives her a recording off his voice and he says
some horrible things about her in his voice recording because he
has only married her because the people you marry cant question
anything about you in court and because he is in a mob he has done
some terrible things.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract D : Joel
1. How is colour used to create meaning in this scene?
2. How are cutaways used to represent attitudes towards
pregnancy, childbirth & motherhood?
In the extract a combination of colour and cutaways are used to
denote and connote different meanings and attitudes to pregnancy,
childbirth and motherhood.

Colour is used in this extract to show how the Kray brothers birth
effected emotions and attitudes of people and 1930s/1950s
London. Before and during the Kray twins birth the text is in
monochrome maybe suggesting the boredom of the Kray brothers
mothers life before the birth of her children. The mother is dressed
all white and set inside connoting her innocence (as would be
associated with women in the 1930s/1950s) and perhaps being
trapped in her own life by her pregnancy (the indoors setting of the
scene). Then during birth there is a trickle of red blood on a white
towel this is the first use of colour in this extract and represents the
introduction of anger into a once innocent world. As we know will
come true through the introduction of the Kray brothers. The next
shot is in technicolour, this could represent how these new lives
have given a new meaning to the mothers and other peoples lives.
The mother would also be seen in a different light not only by her
friends but the audience as well for her passing a major milestone in
her life. This would of been seen as important in 1930s culture
because this is what women were supposed to do; be a mother, look
after the children and house.
Also in this extract cutaways are also used to show the mothers
changing attitudes to pregnancy, child birth and motherhood. At
various points there are cutaways inserted of a beautiful free flying
white swan in an outdoor setting as the Krays mother describes.
This implies her freedom (from the outdoor setting in her dream like
state) before childbirth and pregnancy. She then describes having
this beautiful egg and how she looked after it and kept it warm
and safe, this shows her now becoming caring and affectionate for
this thing she has never met this is the pregnancy. The cracking
sound is the childbirth and the beginning of motherhood this is not
shown by any cutaways only the introduction of technicolour,
possibly to show how these new lives have shown her life in a
different light, something only other mothers would recognise from
their experiences.
At the end of the extract the Kray twins are dressed in all white for
their baptism however this could be seen as a sort of red herring as
white we associate with innocence and the Kray twins clearly are
not as is discovered later in the film. This extract has many uses of
colour and some of cutaways to create meaning and attitudes in this
extract.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract E : Conor
1. How is Rose's relationship with God (religion) represented in
this extract?
2. How is Rose's relationship with the recently deceased Pinkie
represented in this extract?
In my extract the way that the relationship with god the way it is

represented it very clever because the way that they show it is in a

special way because the music is calm and relaxed she is upset
because her husband has died and then the camera zooms in and
she looks up and start to talk but if you look she is looking at the
cross with Jesus on so this shows that she looks up to god/ Jesus so
when she is saying all the stuff to the cross she is in a two shot with
her and the cross so this shows that she is talking up to god which
shows how she is talking up to god shows that she think that god
has power that she can talk to for help.
After that it goes to a shot of the nun and the cross again in a two
shit and this shows that the nun has power but not as much as Jesus
because nuns worship god and all them people show the way that
the nun is standing higher than the woman crying shows that the
nun has got respect from the woman who is sitting down crying.
The sad and calm music shows that she really loves him and misses
her husband.
The way when she get out the tape and puts it on the record player
she is looking up at the nun so this shows could mean to the
audience that she looks up to that nun like she is god.
When they tape starts to play it get stuck on saying I love you and
then the camera zooms in on the cross because it like god has made
the tape get stuck on that part because we know that he starts to
slag off his wife so when he dies she plays this to remember him so
if it was bad she would be upset even more so they way that the
music and camera zooms into the cross gives the audience the
impression that god has made it get stuck even though she was
being horrible towards the cross.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract F : Lydia
1. How is 'Britishness' represented in this scene?
In the start of the film the Italian job the three minis are all
displayed as symbolising all things British. The three minis stand out
against the background because of their vibrant colours against the
dull colours of the cars on the ground.
The minis also represent a fashion statement of that time.
The accompanying music in the background is a tension building
track which merges into the police car sirens and tells the audience
that something is about to happen.
The red car is at the front of the three which shows that the person
whos driving the red car may have been the leader of the pack
because red is a dominant colour.

As the cars reach the top of the roof the camera pans out to show
them all separating different ways, but also takes in the scenery
around.
As the cars reach the top it leaves the audience wondering what
means of escape they are going to have next.
The speed that the cars go up the ramp makes the audience think
they have a plan already because they dont stop or hesitate, it also
shows they might have a pre plan because they all know which
ways theyre without any discussion.
We could assume the drivers of the three cars may have been
confident in their plan as they have done it in broad day light so
everyone around can see, where there may have been a risk of
them been identified.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract F : Dan
1. How is 'Britishness' represented in this scene?
In extract e it show britishness by the three great british flag goup
the ramps that shows that they are british and they british villian by
the police car going up the ramp with them and this a example of
british fearlessness because they go up the ramp. It is iconic british
symbol the colours of the car and it show that they are british
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract G : Peter
1. How are twins represented in this scene?
The way the twins are represented in this scene are by them having
the same suits, and just generally looking the same. This is to
represent that they are twins, and they are nearly identical. Another
representation of them is that they are quite rich, as they are talking
about how expensive the suits they are wearing are. Another
representation is the cabinet in the background which has
decorative china plates and cups placed on it, that suggests their
working class upbringing.
The scene in the extract features a series of two shots, which also
represents that they are twins and always together, and that the
mother and the aunt are also quite close.
At the start of the scene, Reggie Kray has a very pleased
expression when his mother walks into the room. However, one of
the main non verbal communication parts of this extract is where
the twins give each other a knowing look, as if they know what
reaction they'll get when the mother is telling them to say where
they got their suits from. The mother also gives some non verbal

communication, as she always looks proud of her sons and what

they have done.
Mise-En-Scene, Non-Verbal Communication & Costume :
Extract G : Brad
1. How are twins represented in this scene?
In Extract G, the twins are shown to have a very good bond. They
have synchronised movements and share the same feelings. In the
scene, they are the only poeple wearing black, which could
represent their evil and death which shows their way of life. They
are both tieing thier tie and smile when their mother walks in at the
same time. They refer to themselves as, "the kings," which show the
way they view theirselves and their lifestyle. They both also have
the same hairstyle and all these similarities, closeness and
connectivity show just how close and how much the same they
are. A difference in their appearnce is their ties, they are different
colours which shows they arent exactly the same people and do
have their own lives. The colour in this scene is very colourful like
the walls and floor and their moms costume except for their suit,
which i have already spoke about, wshich shows their way of life.
Their white shirt shows purity but the black blazer is over is which
could
show
evil
overcoming
kindness.
The
non-verbal
communication in this scene shows their synchronised movements
and smiling at the same time when their mother walks in which
connotes they are very close to each other and their mother, family
people on the inside, and murderous savages on the outside.
Sound : Extract A : Marc
1. How is 'Britishness' represented in this scene?
In this scene in the Italian job 1969 britishness is represented by
the song in the background, the song is rule britannia this is one of
the most famous british songs and is linked with the navy and the
army this could be used here to show the man was maybe part of
the army or navy and is proud of what hes done and proud to be
british now supports the the royal family. Also there are a lot of
posters of the queen and the royal family all across the men's prison
cell this shows this man is a royalist and loves the royal family. Also
the man is dressed very well and also groomed well this is how a lot
of upper class british people dress and this is clearly shown here. As
the man sits and opens the paper the paper was the daily express a
posh newspaper that a lot of british people read. the man is also
very calm as he walks in his cell and sits down and the music in the
background helps us to recognise that. The music is very calm and
loud so that the audience can see that the man is british. The cell is
also tidy and neat this could represent that british people are tidy

and take good care of things you can tell this by how everything is
neatly on the desk and there is no mess.
Sound : Extract A : Louis
1. How is 'Britishness' represented in this scene?
The first part of the scene is set in a traditional London 1950s
ballroom. We know this because of the use of red velvet, flock
wallpaper, the large glitter ball, the pine sprung dance floor, and the
traditional 1950s microphone. The people are very happy and jolly
whilst the gentleman on the dance floor is singing balling in the
jack. Balling in the jack is an old song from the 1950s which is
similar to our hokey cokey nowadays. The crowd around the man
on the dance floor are also dancing and singing along with the
gentleman, which further shows it was a well know and loved song.
The way the characters are formally dressed shows that they are
very wealthy people and that the event they are attending is
classy and important. The event is the opening of the Krays club
which shows that The Krays are moving up in their field, criminality.
The gentleman in the club are wearing suits, shirts, and ties and the
ladies are dressed in formal dresses with some carrying handbags.
The asymmetrical shot of the guests shows the ladies of the Kray
family are dressed more formal with hats and jewellery. The
represents their increased status and shows they are more
important then the other guests.
As the cut happens to The Krays office scene, we see the films first
reference to Ronnie Krays sexuality. Within the scene there is no
dialogue to reveal his homosexuality, but the use of non verbal
communication and props clearly shows this. The two homeless
boys in The Krays office have been brought to The Krays club and
Ronnie Kray gives both boys the money to buy food. However
Ronnie Kray gives the first boy two notes and the second boy the
same, but after a second glance he gives this boy and extra note. As
the boys leave the office Ronnie Kray runs his hand down the
second boys back, this shows that Ronnie is clearly attracted to the
boy. As Ronnie Kray sits down and pours himself a glass of whiskey
his brother Reggie Kray gives him a warning look and says Your tie
is crooked, which is slang for your out of your mind or your mad.
He says homosexuality was illegal in Britain at the time. Ronnie
Kray then reply with so is yours, here he is comically referring to
Reggies actual tie. This shows Ronnies casual or not bothered
concern for the legal laws on homosexuality. This also shows his
high status and power he has as he feels the law doesn't apply to
him.

Sound : Extract B : Ellis

1. How does the dialogue in this scene suggest an unequal
balance of power?
Villains in British films are shown to have more experience the older
and longer they have been in the business. This is seen in the scene
when pinky talks to the boss of a rival gang. The audience can
clearly see this by the dialogue that the boss uses, calling him a boy
and child. Another way the audience can see this is in the height
difference in the two characters suggesting a power difference in
these two. The audience could also see the experience difference in
how little dialogue Pinky uses .suggesting that he doesnt want to do
anything stupid which could cost him his life.
This is different in scene ...
Sound : Extract B : Charlotte
1. How does the dialogue in this scene suggest an unequal
balance of power?
The idea of gang members looking a certain way continues in to the
next
scene
of
Brighton
Rock(1947).Where
the
dark,mysterious,typical in their looks and accents, looking men that
take part in gangs meet to talk.The man Pinkie is in conversation
with is clearly meant to appear more powerful then Pinkie himself.As
he uses words like my boy and my child,this connotes that he
might be being a bit patronising,looking down on Pinkie.Pinkie being
smaller and looking younger also continues to let the audience to
believe that the other man is the more dominant one.Sound effects
such as footsteps and the door opening is used to add extra detail in
to a otherwise sound effect empty scene,it also adds build up and
tension as to what will happen next.Pinkie saying i dont drink in
my opinion is important because it contradicts the stereotypes of
gang members that are typically known to be big drinkers that
smoke,and in moderner times also take drugs.The fact that Pinkie
doesn't drink almost gives the impression that this makes him a
better person even though in actual fact he is still a criminal.The nvc
shows that Pinkie is uncomfortable being in his house,leading the
audience to believe that the man in the scene with him is more
notorious then Pinkie,maybe even that Pinkie,the gangster,is
scared/threatened by this man.A deep focus shot yet again makes
the audience perceive Pinkie to be the smaller,weaker one and
makes the attention draw to the man in the foreground.Then a
match-on-action is used to show both characters reactions,this then
zooms in to a close up shot of the empty emotion on the mans

face,he almost looks emotionless,like he is is not scared of

anyone,especially Pinkie.Although some parts of this scene
contradict typical gang stereotypes,the appearance and especially
how the characters sound,the british accent all appear in other films
this genre from this period.With England still getting over the war
and the great depression lots of films were about making money
and fighting your own battles which is why these films were so
popular at the time and so many of them share simular traits.
Sound : Extract C : Tom
1. How is the soundtrack used to move the story forward in
time?
2. Identify the sound codes that are expolited in this extract
(they change as the the extract progresses)
British movie villains are often portrayed to having a reason and a
story behind why they ended up turning to crime, always for
something to do with their past. In The Krays (1990) there is a
scene where the Kray twins are in a classroom and one begins to
read from a book. Theres a sound bridge a few seconds later into a
scene of the twins on a playground, changing diagetic dialog into
non-diagetic dialog. As one of the Kray twins is reading, he sounds
like what he is saying applies to him, and it is synchronous to the
scene of disrupting the other childrens games and they all turn on
him and his twin. This gives the effect on the audience of the
unorthodox childhood which would lead to their actions as adults.
Also, his voice later on becomes that of his as an adult reading the
same text. This implies that this wasnt just in childhood but
continued until adult life, showing that he knew no different
explaining more why he and his twin do what they do in their future.
Also, high pitch electronic sounds are played alongside the dialog.
This is used in a distorted way to show a strange and disturbed mind
and that all is not harmonic in a literal and mental sense. This also
makes the audience consider that the Kray twins werent just
horrific people but there might be a reason why they turned out the
way they did.
Similarly, the underscore for...
Sound : Extract D : Katy
1. What sound code is used to amplify the drama in this scene?
2. How is Rose represented in this scene?
The scene opens with Rose and Pinkie walking, the music in the
background sounds like some trumpets. This could be diegetic
music or non-diegetic music as we do not know whether the music is

playing in the place that they are in. This type of music could
represent the time period they are in as jazz and trumpet music
were quite popular in the 1940s. The music gets louder when he
agrees to record his. When he gets into the booth there is know
music this then suggests that the music at the beginning of the
scene was diegetic as it would get quieter in the booth. In the booth
all you can hear is him pressing buttons this is diegetic as he can
hear this in the scene. As he is talking into the microphone romantic
music slowly fades in. This is contrapuntal music as he is saying one
thing but the music represents the opposite, for example the music
represents love however he is actually saying that he hates her.
Before he says this, romantic music is used to make the audience
think that he is going to say something nice so the audience are in
for a shock when he does not say nice things. Rose is completely
unaware of what he is actually saying. She is represented as a
young girl who is really in love and she doesn't realise that he isn't a
nice man as she is that in love. This is shown when she asks him to
record a voice recording but he declines and finds excuses not to
make one. As he is recording the camera tilts down to a close up of
Roses face this is to show the passion and love she sees in him, this
is while he is saying bad things about her. It also represents that
they are completely opposite and she loves him but he doesn't love
her.
Sound : Extract E : Georgia
1. How does the underscore support the visual imagery and
narrative?
The underscore in the film extract 'The Italian Job' helps to support
the idea that there is something going on. The different instruments
in the background give the sense of danger, confusion and suspicion
by giving the audience something to be pulled in by. The music in
the background also tells the story behind the scene without us
knowing. An example of this would be when the man walks out of
the room with a suspicious look on his face. This tells us that he is
either up to something or he has done something wrong and he
can't undo it. However as the man walks into the room with the
woman holding the gun the music stops. This gives the audience the
knowledge that something bad is about to happen. There is also
many glissandos where the music goes up and down which also
shows the suspicious setting of the scene. This compares to..
Sound : Extract F : Sam
1. How does the underscore represent the hustle & bustle of
Brighton?
2. How does the underscore represent the increasing level of
danger that Fred finds himself in?

In this scene an informally dressed man is running from a group of

imposing looking mobsters to avoid being caught by them. The man
is constantly looking over his shoulder to make sure that the men
are not to close to catching him. The camera men convey this panic
by using match on action shots as well as reverse shots to show him
looking over his shoulder immersing the audience in the idea that
they are the ones running. Another camera angle used was a long
shot show someone is watching him from afar making the man look
small and vulnerable. There is also a close up, to show the sweat on
his face from a mixture of exertion and anxiety/fear notifying the
audience of the serious danger he is in. Occasionally there is a
carried shot where the camera moves with the protagonist for a long
period of time giving the effect of the length of the shot making the
audience feel like they are being chased.