Secrets and Lies - EIGHT

Notes on EIGHT

Mise-en-scene-Man wearing a classic black suit and bow tie although contrastingly dressed in a ‘fez’. This is a  felt hat either in the shape of a short cylinder made of kilim fabric; both usually have tassels. The purpose of this may be to convey that the man is originated from Greece, Turkey or Morocco; traditional ha worn by these countries.

     -Angry as he is objecting to the flash on the camera. His facial expression seems agitated which creates a frantic atmosphere.

     -His posture in upright to certify his power although he is moving his hands to object to the camera flash.

Light/Sound Key lighting positioned onto his face to show his emotion clearly. Diegetic speech exclaiming ‘I told you, I don’t want a flash!

Representation of Britishness His elegant bow tie and sharp black suit creates a James Bond persona, although this iconic character is submerged with the Fez and a heavy black moustache. This can show the cultural diversity of Britain today; collaborating two different ethnicities in one outfit.

Stereotype He is wearing a false moustache on his upper lip. This can be a stereotype; ideology of men in the Middle East.