Hector Screen Grabs

Shot 1:

This still from our opening 'Mon Frere', is an example of conformity to the genre of British social realism. In terms of mise en scene, the use of a blue filter generates the atmosphere of being depressing, dull and real which is a technique often used in social realism's, for example 'Nil by mouth'. The camera shot only exposes part of the scene which limits what the viewer can see making them uncomfortable. The use of a close up makes the shot graphic and by using graphic features it makes the opening feel more real. Generally speaking the costume is effective when attempting to conform to the stereotype seen on different cultures in South London, especially the urban culture. When representing the youth culture in London, using clothing and the way they wear it for example hoods up can be used to intimidate the viewer and build tension, like this still image. Props like the train in the background is clearly representing the urban culture and furthermore, British urban culture.

Olly grab.

Shot 2:

This still taken from 'Mon Frere' helped our film conform to our chosen genre of British social realism. It conforms in more technical terms like filters and shot type rather than mise en scene. We used a blue filter which if often used in used social realisms to create the depressed, quite atmosphere. In Gary Goldmans 'Nil by mouth' and Jo Carnahan's 'Narc' the use of a blue filter is used to represent isolation and when referring back to the close up in our film its evident this atmosphere is being portrayed as its a close up showing only one character.

The cast chosen was vital in order to represent the British culture and what stereotype he's conforming to. We aimed for the careless, young adult stereotype and did this by carefully selecting features like haircut, facial features, clothing. His shaved head conforms to this stereotype as it shows he's not capable to controlling a styled hair cut and makes him look more urban and rough. We used Vicks under his eyes to make his eyes slightly swollen and make him appear tired, rough and clearly show he's distressed. Referring back to our genre, British realism's document the lives of real Brits living in poverty or domestic violence which of ten puts the character under severe stress and has to portray them in this way using several techniques.

Conrad grab.