Mise En Scene
Hello blog, I will now give a short commentary on the Mise En Scene on The Truman Show . The Truman Show is a 1998 science fiction film about Truman Burbank, a man who doesn't know he's the star of a 24/7 reality TV show. It's a story about reality TV, media control, and how people can be watched without their knowledge. The movie starts with a picture of Truman's childhood home. It looks simple and nice, like a perfect place to live. But there's something a little off about the picture, like Truman is being watched. This makes you feel uneasy and hints that his life isn't as straightforward as it initially seems. As the movie goes on, the sets get bigger and more realistic, and the lighting is more dramatic. This helps convey the idea that Truman is now living in a world that's meant to be an exact copy of the real world. But there are still clues that show Truman is being controlled. For example, it's always sunny and there are no clouds or storms...