Sound –

By having the main protagonist, Rocket, narrate the entire film this places us in his eyes and throughout the course of events within the film, As we are seeing these events and what led up to them from the films non-linear structure, we are able to see his narration as the narrative “truth”. Another example that can be heard is the soundtrack, which is all historically accurate to the timer periods in the film and is used in conjunction to scenes that have action, or are summarising events.

Mise en scene –

The mise en scene of Lil Dice converting into Lil Ze is done through a voodoo christening ceremony to evoke the dead and sanctifies his violent behaviour. the overall design of the setting including items such as the voodoo doll and candles as well as the aeshetic tone of being mysterious, this stuck out as it provides the further info about his character as to why he behaves the way he does as he believes he’s free from consequences.

Cinematography –

The use of handheld shots creates an immersive experience of the film where the audience are there with the characters experiencing what they are. with shots positioned at angles on surfaces this makes it feel as if we the viewers are watching it as a fly on the wall.

Editing –

Through fast cuts in a sort of rhythmic montage to the soundtrack of Brazilian samba music, a busy cook-out can be depicted through the use of these fast close-ups.