A powerpoint presentation analysing the short film Strangers.

1. Analysis of the short film
“Strangers”

2. Analysis
• There is very little dialogue in the overall short film. The
lack of dialogue is supressed by the heightened use of
the facial expressions and the religious symbols obviously
used. (for example, the Star of David). Because of the
use of these, the camera shots used are mainly close ups
which help to show to the audience who is to be feared
more (the gang in black). These close up shots help to
emphasise the communication between characters so
they know to attack and leave the train.
• Because of the nature of the film, the product would be
suggested to be aimed at an older audience as they
are more likely to be aware of race, cultural difference
and themes such as racisms within religious events. This is
a very mature theme which is used in a way to reflect
racial crimes and fit to the genre of gangster, crime.

3. Analysis• The use of hand held camera reflects the fact that
the characters are on the train so the camera is
more likely to be jolty. They make the proximity
between the characters appear more awkward.
• The use of pans and close ups on the gangs make
the gang. The use of the mise-en-scne being on a
train heightens the tension because of the
closeness of the characters so some characters
appear more intimidating.

4. Analysis
• The darkness of the lighting throughout the whole
piece represents the seriousness between the
nature of the narrative and the genre of the film
being rime, gangster, thriller. This enhances the
suspense portrayed through the product and
makes the audience appear more fearful of the
gang as the dark lighting runs along side the
appearance of the gang dressed in black. To
increase the suspense, the religious chanting
increases the tension. This is due to the fact the
audience may not be entirely aware of what is
happening in the chanting.