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wild tales 2 : the rats/las ratas

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Film 2: The Rats/Las Ratas 

What did you like about the film? I enjoyed watching the film because of the narrative and characters.  What didn’t you like? I didn’t like the abrupt ending as it left me confused on certain aspects of the plot. 
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? I would use the space that was used as it was a good location.  What ideas won’t you use? Why? I would maybe add more of an ending, as it was quite abrupt, and the ending left us with a lot of unanswered questions about the plot.  

In-Depth study – Mise-en-scène 

Feature Example – how does it convey meaning or create an effect 
Set Design   The set conveys a simple American-styled diner, in which there is a kitchen and a bar that is in the diner itself. 
Costume     The costume is typical restaurant staff attire, the chef wears a cooking apron, and the waitress wears a nice dress with a short apron. The customer wears smart business wear to emphasize his business job and dark persona. 
Space     The space is based off an average kitchen diner. 
Lighting   The lighting in the kitchen is slightly green toned, perhaps to imply the sick concept of the poison. The diner, though, is dark to potentially emphasize the dark background of the character who had killed the waitress’s family. 
Composition  The diner is put together as a nice, sweet diner, this is not shown because of the dark nature of the scene and what happens. 
Hair and makeup   The hair and make-up of the characters show typical, normal hair and make-up, perhaps the dark lipstick shade of the waitress suggests her revenge and anger for the customer. 
Inspirations – what ideas did this film give you for your own short film? 
Cinematography/Sound/Editing: 
I was inspired by the cinematography as I liked the variety of shots and how they were taken, as well as the location. 
Narrative structure: 
I enjoyed the narrative of the film, so would maybe use the way that he was from her past and hurt her family which caused her revenge. 
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme:  
I would perhaps use similar aspects of the theme of revenge in my film. 
Creating enigmas: 
The ending left a lot of enigmas, so would perhaps use a mysterious ending of mine, not the same though as I was confused with this one’s ending. 

Wild Tales – Film 3: Bombita – George Blake

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Film 3: Bombita

What did you like about the film? I liked the characters, as they were given a lot of backstories such as with Bombita having marital issues and the employees having a history of scammingWhat didn’t you like? It could’ve used more scenes of the man’s family problems as it seemed abit random for them to be together one minute and then separated in the next part.  
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? I liked the style of large, angled shots, as they were able to establish a location well and added detail to the scene.  What ideas won’t you use? Why? VFX like explosions as they are difficult to edit and most likely wouldn’t fit the short film.  

In-Depth study: All elements

FeatureExample
Narrative structureThe narrative structure is well presented with sequence of events being presented through a linear pace. Scenes feel about the same length which allows the viewer to take in more from what is happening in the storyline.        
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme‘Bombita’ is portrayed as a person of respected authority and composure within life and his workplace, this is until the emotionless and rude employees of the towing company and department of complaints ignore the fact he wasn’t parked illegally. These characters are portrayed as a corrupt government keen on scamming the people. After having this tow company lead to him having a rough patch in his marriage and employment, Bombita takes up the mantel of a robinhood-esk character by striking back against them with a bomb implanted in his car.  It is shown that soon after he regained his place in society for acting against the corrupt figures.      
Mise-en-sceneThe Mise-en-scene of the film is heavily reliant on the use of composition, props, and locations. This is evident with the use of props like set charges for bomb demolition being used at the start then later. Locations such as the towing centre, city road etc.      
Cinematography
The Cinematography in ‘Bombita’ uses Long Shots regularly to establish current events in scenes, this is evident in scenes such as this as (whilst combined with an over the shoulder shot) Bombita is seen to be relaxed in watching his car get towed as it is all a part of his plan.  
EditingJump cuts are used to establish time separation between scenes, this is clear during scene where bombita is sitting through traffic in a clear day and by the time he reaches home, the sky has turned to dusk.      
SoundFoley sound such as explosions are used in scenes where they are needed such as with the demolition sight or when bombita gets his revenge.      

Til Death do us Part Analysis

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Film 4: Til Death do us Part/Hasta que la muerte nos separe

What did you like about the film? – The plot, the tracking shots, the performances, the one location throughout the whole short.    What didn’t you like? – The film seemed to drag out slightly towards the end.    
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? – Tracking shots, anger/revenge in the plot.    What ideas won’t you use? Why? – The setting of a wedding venue since it doesn’t apply to any storylines I plan to use.    

In-Depth study: All elements

FeatureExample
Narrative structureThe film follows a linear narrative, and the only event not seen by the audience is the ambulance arriving (the woman getting thrown into the mirror cuts into her getting treated).      
Establishing characters, setting, plot, themeThe entrance of the main characters immediately tells the audience that the two have just gotten married through their outfits, the music and the cheering of the wedding guests.      
Mise-en-sceneThe mirror is used to show the audience the wife’s devastated reaction to the woman answering the phone, making it clear that her husband has a personal relationship with her.      
CinematographyAs the wife stands alone after calling the woman, we see her watching the woman from a distance while the guests in the frame have their attention elsewhere, connoting that only she knows about her husband’s affair.      
  EditingThe film cross-cuts between the wife and the chef on the roof, and the husband searching the building for her.      
SoundThe opening scene consists fully of diegetic sound, from the dj speaking and the music playing to the clapping and cheering of the guests.      

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