Sunday, 23 January 2011

How is power represented in Life of Mars?

In this short clip we, as audience can see many of the different editing techniques which the director decides to create. In the beginning of the clip we see a male (Sam) and female (Mia) discussing a case which they look to be working on, the first editing used in this scene is a shot/reverse shot which shows the intensity of their relationship. During this clip we see that both characters have a equal amount of camera time which could suggest that no character has full authority at this point. Another shot is then used, an eyeline match where Sam looks to the direction of Mia and more camera time is now being focused on Sam which could imply he has news which would change the narrative. Sam then decides to remove Mia off the case, this could then suggest he is the one that is in charge and has more power in the workhold.
The scene then ends with an ellipsis, this makes the audience feel as though time has passed. The scenery has changed with Sam making himself coffee whilst Mia is no where to be seen. During this period the director decides to create a long take on Sam in which it feels as though the scene has been running for some time. Sam receives a call from Mia, she decides to take the risk and investigate further into the case by herself which could then suggest that Mia has an rebelious side to her character which shows she has as much power that Sam has. Sam then becomes powerless as Mia puts herself in danger.
The next scene begins with cut-away, as Sam pulls his car into the driveway we see the sign "stachmore road" which is covered in dirt to show that it isnt a rough and unpleasant place to be in. He then links in with the scene of the crime where there are uniformed officers and he is in his suit which suggest the authority he has within that area. Sam is now placed in a park in front of some children swings, laying on top of seat of the swings is a blooded shirt which the audience assume that it belonged to Mia. This shows the Juxtaposition as the childrens park would be an area of quiet and peaceful but showing the evidence you then think differently. The scene then ends with a high angle shot would could be through the eyes of the killer.

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