Mise En Scene

Mise En Scene
- A French term meaning what is put into a scene.

5 elements of Mise En Scene

-Setting props
- Costume, hair & makeup
- Facial expressions & body language
- Lighting & colour
- Positioning of characters/ objects




This is a scene from one of the 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' films.

Setting props
It is set in a rain forest/ jungle area. He is surrounded by tribal, voodoo looking props, the film is based in the 1600's, so this is what tribal environments would've been like back then.
Costume, hair & makeup
Jack is dressed in his usual everyday clothing, but is wearing a surreal headdress and face paint. This is because in the film he has adapted the tribal life style.
Facial expressions & body language
His face expression is very smug, and his body language is laid back and confident. He is presented as king like due to these features.
Positioning of characters/ objects
Jack is positioned in the middle to show inferiority and power. The two men beside him are presented as if they are his protectors and slaves. The props are placed around Jack to show his importance, and his possession of the items.
Lighting & colour
It appears to be very bright, so it must be set either morning time or midday. The colours in the scene are very dull, but this is because of the natural environment they are in, and most of the items are natural forms such as leaves, skulls, trees etc.