Bladerunner – Mise-En-Scene Scene 

The scene that I have decided to choose for my analysis of mise-en-scene is the ‘Tears in the Rain’ scene. I have chosen this scene because I think that it shows most of the elements of Mise-En-Scene. 

Firstly, the use of set design in the scene is important, the scene is the rooftop of a building and this is reflected in the movie, the scene doesn’t have any props that the actors interact with and the lack of anything in close range causes the viewer to fully focus on the actors and pay more attention to what they are saying. 

The use of space in the scene is also important, Deckard and Roy are very close to each other and their proximity reflects their relationship as how with Roy’s dying moments they seem to grow a bond. 

One of the more worked on aspects of Mise-En-Scene in the film is the use of lighting, the scene is usually dark but occasionally has flashes of light that usually highlight the features of the character that the camera is currently at. The use of the low light reflects the sad nature of the scene, the flashes of light are often used to show the details on the characters faces. 

The use of hair and makeup are also important in the scene because it shows the character as being close to death. Roy’s hair being white shows that he’s near death, and how his hair is disheveled shows how tired the character is and that he’s ready to die. Deckard’s hair shows fatigue and exhaustion and fear because he isn’t sure of Roy’s motives and from the fight and pursuit scene from before.