Wild Tales – Film 4: Till death do us part – George Blake

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In-Depth study: All elements

FeatureExample
Narrative structureThe narrative structure is shown in a linear timeline of events unfolding due to the plot point.      
Establishing characters, setting, plot, themeThe husband being suspected of cheating is revealed by the bribe who figures out a girl he spoke to shares the number of his male guitar teacher, this as a result sends the bride into insanity. With the happy wedding getting thrown into chaos as the deception is revealed and sends the bride into further lunacy with them eventually making up to a slow dance.    
Mise-en-sceneAll set in a large fancy hotel, with the characters dancing in the centre of it and seats to the side, this makes the events in the film feel as if us as the viewers are amongst the guests in the crowd watching them.      
CinematographyBy using rack focuses and close ups, this creates a more intimate sense between the viewer and the bride as we are seeing eye to eye the emotions she feels.    
EditingWith long scenes and cross cutting editing is used to make some scenes feel longer to take in more info. With cross cutting it established a bridge between events in the film.      
SoundTrans-diegetic sound is used during the last scene as its left up to the viewers interpretation if that the music is still playing for them dancing despite the chaos caused throughout the film or it is simply non-diegetic for the viewers’ pleasure.      

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