Positioning and movements

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Mise en scène refers to different technical elements used in making a film such as lighting and sound, both of which you have already analyzed in this course. The term also encompasses the role of actors in a film, their physical positioning and movements within the frame, as well as the different styles and types of acting.

Please look through Mise en Scene and Actors for more information on this term.

You can classify an actor's type using only one film as reference, but these categories are subject to change. Each new role helps to clarify or shift an actor's designation. Using specific examples from your chosen film, in your blog

Identify three actors from your film and classify each according to the types of actors listed in your text.

Explain your reasons for classifying the actors as you do. Use specific references to the film and pay special attention to how these decisions impacted characterization. Also, consider the impact of any realistic or stylized portrayals within the film.

Focus on one of the actors you've discussed. Based on other films the actor has been in, would this actor always be placed in the same category? If so, what does this say about the category or actor? If not, what can you infer about the flexibility of these categories? Provide evidence (references from other films, including film clips and stills) to support your argument.