1. Genre Analysis
Quantum of Solace (dir. Marc Forster 2008)
Watch the opening sequence from Quantum of Solace.
In pairs, discuss and make notes on the following areas of genre analysis:
Genre codes and conventions (consider the mise en scene)
Location (mise en scene/establishing shots/use of camera/editing)
Character (mise en scene/sound: Heroes/villains/victim)
Iconography(mise en scene/sound: Masculinity/Power/The United Kingdom)
Recurring themes
Ideological message
Narrative (exposition)

2. Now answer the following questions, after our group discussion.
1. What is the genre of Quantum of Solace?
2. How do we know this? Give at least key areas in the opening sequence which define
this genre, with examples
i. (first key area)
ii. (second key area)
iii. (third key area)
3. List similarities the exposition of Quantum of Solace has with the exposition of Leon.
4. List the differences