Mise-En-Scene

Mise-En-Scene

The background of the scene is that Harry Brown has just heard a noise outside of his window so got up to look outside where he began watching a gang of youths. 

Location: 

The location of the scene is a carpark at the bottom of a block of flats in a council estate. A carpark is a dimly lit area where crime could easily go on a the view is not clear, it is also an area not many people will access at night so it is a prime 'chill' spot for youths. 

Body Language: 

The body language of the group of youths seems to be very relaxed and seems like although they are breaking into a car its a very normal thing and they don't seemed to be worried or threatened about the fact they could get caught. Harry Browns body language appears to be hunched and worried incase they group of people see him through the window. He also seems quite concerned with whats happening so close to him. 

Costumes and Props:

The youths are dressed in tracksuits, hats and dark colours. This is a typical stereotype of a 'thug' and shows that they could be social degenerates. The fact they are wearing baggy clothing that disfigures their body type and hats in attempt to cover their heads could mean that they are aware of people passing by and CCTV cameras that could capture who they are and get he into trouble for committing the crime of breaking into cars. Harry Brown is dressed in a shirt and tie with a jumper over the top. This indicates Harry being an older man who prefers to look smart as opposed to dressing casually.

Lighting: 
The lighting is poor and dimly lit meaning that crime can be committed easily and more effectivly without being caught as not as many people would be able to see or would be going into car parks at night or when it is dark. The fact that is is dark creates the idea that this probably woudnt be happening if it was borad daylight as the risk of being seen is much more likley. The scene being dark shows that something horrible or scary might happen.

Decor:
In Harry Brown's flat there are thick, heavy coloured curtains over the window. This is what a stereotypical retired man would have in his house.