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Skyfall – Analysis

In the opening clip of this scene it begins with a medium shot of M walking towards the camera, She has a very serious look on her face. The way M presents herself tells us as viewers a lot about her character. M and her assistants are all dressed in black, this gives off quite a heartless vibe, which contrasts with Silva who is dressed in white which suggests purity and kindness. These two characters collide with one another since they are both suggesting different personalities with just what they are wearing. The glassbox tells us that the mise-en-scene of the scene is quite futuristic. It is clearly shown they do not have a good relationship between one another since that is the reason silva is locked up in a glassbox. 

There are a lot of close up shots used in this scene. As soon as the scene begins, there is a head shot/medium shot of M walking ahead with her two assistants beside her. This creates intensity and intrigue as she walks towards the room.  When M enters the room there is an establishing shot used to show the viewers the mise-en-scene and to contrast the size of the people to the glassbox. As the glassbox is revealed to M, there is a headshot used of her yet her face expressions do not change, the camera stays on her face for a few seconds to allow the viewers to feel her emotions. They use an interesting framing effect to show how the camera moves between M and Silva as they are having a conversation. There are also a few close ups on Silva’s face, these are used to show his emotions and disappointment towards M. 

This scene is very quiet and there are a lot of silent breaks. The silence creates tension and suspense throughout the clip. When M is walking into the glassbox room all we can hear are the footsteps of the characters and especially M’s high heels. When she enters the room there is a long pause of silence between Silva and M suggesting they do not have a good relationship with one another. It also insinuates they have not seen one another in a long time. 

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