Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene and Setting Evaluation:

Briefly Describe the Setting/Location and the type of activity/ies would usually take place in this setting?	The location of the movie is set in Paris during the 1900’s. The setting is very dull consisting of dark colors and shades. As the film takes you through the streets you can see people doing activities such as walking around the streets and talking to others.
What props have been included in the setting to convey an intended message or describe the activity/ies taking place?	The typewriter has been a prop included in the setting to show the man typing a message about love. The typewriter edits have both a fast and slow pace to show the meaning of the letter. Other props used in the room are the desk, bed and dull curtains. These props show his life as boring and miserable.
What does the contrast (light levels, difference between dark or bright areas) indicate about this setting?	The contrast between lighting levels and dark and bright areas through out the scene indicates that there’s a difference between his past and his present. His past is shown in bright colors and lights while his past is shown by dark and dull colors. This is indicating that his past was a much happier time than his present.
What type of tones or colours are used within the setting; pleasant, simple, cheery, bleak. (Also consider the lighting).	The color tone used within the setting is very bleak. Dark and dull colors are used through out the whole scene. Other ways of describing the color tone used within the setting is miserable, unwelcoming and depressing.
Describe the spaciousness of this setting (Cramped or open/roomy).	The spaciousness of the setting is cramped. Although the setting may seem as though there is space, the darkness of the scene makes viewers think otherwise.
Describe the physical state (messy, neat, formal).	The physical state is messy and dirty. We can see this by the dirty props that are used within the setting.
What is the general atmosphere of this setting (what moods or feelings does it invoke)?	The general atmosphere within this setting is depressing and unwelcoming. This mood is given off by the dark colors and little light used within the setting.
Describe the acting style of the characters within this setting?	The acting style of the characters within in this setting are