Mise-en-scene: Characters positions

1. 4. Positioning of Characters & Objects within a4. Positioning of Characters & Objects within a
frameframe
• Positioning within a frame can draw our
attention to an important character/object
• A film-maker can use positioning to indicate
relationships between people
• TASK: What does the positioning in the
following images reveal about the
characters/film:

2. IMAGE 1
In this scene, both characters have blunt expressions on
their faces which tells me that something is wrong. They are
sitting apart from each other and seem to be avoiding any
form of contact with the other person. This tells me that
they could have had a argument and don’t want to talk to
each other.

3. IMAGE 2
The Character in the foreground seems to be angry and I
can see this as he is positioned close to the camera and I'm
able to see his facial expressions. However the woman in
the background seems not to be important as she is
blurred out and is not the centre of attention.

4. IMAGE 3
The positioning of these characters
shows that they are the main focus
and are both the main characters of
the film. they are both standing
next to each other and both seem
to be ready for action as they have
guns which seem to be loaded and
ready to fire.

5. IMAGE 4
In this image I can see the
character is surrounded by many
soldiers who may be his enemy.
He is positioned above them
which shows that he is stronger
than all of them and will be able
to take them all on. It shows that
the character is a intelligent
fighter and I can also see this as
he is holding to knives.

6. IMAGE 4
In this image I can see the
character is surrounded by many
soldiers who may be his enemy.
He is positioned above them
which shows that he is stronger
than all of them and will be able
to take them all on. It shows that
the character is a intelligent
fighter and I can also see this as
he is holding to knives.