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The graduate
1. The Graduate (1967)
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Studio: MGM studios
Scene starts on a aeroplane
Middle class
He is not looking straight at the camera- shows he could be thinking about
something else, he doesn’t know what he wants to do next
A graduate that is returning home
Dressed smart- suit and tie- grey suit shows he is dull
Suitcase matches colour of the suit
Moving slowly- representing his feelings
Free space in front of him shows he is not determined to get to his future
People are rushing past him- they know their future, what they’re going to do
next whereas he doesn’t
Audience is behind doors shows we are waiting for him as is his family.
Last scene he has the same facial expression as the start.
Fish tank behind shows he’s trapped