Monday, 30 April 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01gk0k2/The_Syndicate_Episode_4/
27mins in.

mise-en-scene -
During this clip the use of mise-en-scene highlights the contrast between the two young female characters,  Leanne and Stuarts wife. This is achieved by the two characters costumes, as Leanne is Welsh and her costume is very plain, simple, and sensible as she is wearing neutral colours and is wrapped up in warm clothing for the winter weather outside, she is also wearing no makeup. This juxtaposes Stuarts wife's costume however, who is wearing short shorts and a bright blue vest top and a dressing gown. This costume clearly communicates her outgoing personality through the use of bright colours, which reflects the stereotypical representation of northern women. She is also represented as lazy, and her messy hair and costume of a dressing gown, clearly communicates that she has only just got out of bed.