How does the Mise en scene help construct the representation of age?
The first scene is of people lugging tools in a countryside background. The people in this scene are of a certain age mainly middle aged or over. The clothes wore by these people are dirty like work clothes, this straight away contrasts with the next scene of two younger people in casual clothes (what you would expect a teenager or somebody in their early twenties to wear).
You then see the young girl 'Amy' about to drive. Upon getting in the car she seems confused about how to do so after saying she could, This creates awareness among the audience. Amy then crashes the car and a old man 'Edward Green' Amy's headmaster is introduced. Before he is even introduced it is clear that he is some form of authority, this is apparent by his appearance; Tweed jacket (Stereotypically worn by teachers), V neck (non-matching tie/shirt/jumper), Grey beard, Comb over. ect.
Amy's real age is revealed, It is then that she begins to act her age and the Mise en Scene makes her age obvious eg. Hiding behind the adult figure (Blocking), Later throws a tantrum when told off and then runs away in which the contents of her room is shown (Teen magazines, teddy bears, fairy lights).
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