Genre specific analysis No.3
The trailer I have analysed is the trailer for the 2008 film 'Valkyrie'
In this trailer there is a lot of close up shots that allows the audience to see the facial expressions and reactions of the characters. This also allows the audience to see which actors are in the film so that they can see that there is a wide range of popular actors playing different roles. The mise en scene is quite dark as it has a filter over it, this can imply that because it is about Nazi's that the Nazi regime is dark, it could also give the audience the sense that it is a dark secret that the characters are hiding. The sound within the trailer creates tension and suspense for the audience by the way it works together with the shots as this gives it more context. The trailer shows different parts of the swastika as the trailer plays, this gives the impression that a secret is unveiling about the Nazi regime.
Mise-en-scene:
The mise-en-scene is quite dark and dull, this could be to show how it was to be under the rule of Hitler at that time as it is what Germany was like. The lighting is made to look natural and realistic, some of the lighting adds effect to the shot as there is one shot that is lowly lit, this adds ambiguity to the character and also creates a a sense of suspicion and raises questions for the audience. The costume is that of typical German officers and soldiers as the film is set within Nazi Germany and the plot evolves around a German officer's plot to assassinate Hitler.
Camera:
There is a variety of shots used, this allows the audience to see the expressions shown by the actors, and also shows which actors are playing roles in the film. The longer shots allows the audience to see what actions are happening in the scene and to also see the location/setting in which parts of the film is set. There are close-ups of different parts of the Nazi flag as the trailer is playing, this creates ambiguity as it does not show the full flag, creating a sense of secrecy and ambiguity to lure the audience in.
Editing:
The editing in this scene is mostly cuts between shots and text/information that appears on the screen. In some parts of the trailer it looks like a filter has been added, for example in the scene where it is set in Africa it looks as if there has been a filter added to make it appear slightly lighter and dazzling, this could be to replicate the effects that soldiers would have experienced with the constant sun and brightness that they would have experienced.
Details
Release Date:
25 December 2008 (USA)Also Known As:
Rubicon See more »Filming Locations:
Beelitz-Heilstätten, Beelitz, Brandenburg, GermanyBox Office
Budget:
$75,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$21,027,007 (USA) (26 December 2008)Gross:
$83,077,470 (USA) (10 April 2009)Company Credits
In this trailer there is a lot of close up shots that allows the audience to see the facial expressions and reactions of the characters. This also allows the audience to see which actors are in the film so that they can see that there is a wide range of popular actors playing different roles. The mise en scene is quite dark as it has a filter over it, this can imply that because it is about Nazi's that the Nazi regime is dark, it could also give the audience the sense that it is a dark secret that the characters are hiding. The sound within the trailer creates tension and suspense for the audience by the way it works together with the shots as this gives it more context. The trailer shows different parts of the swastika as the trailer plays, this gives the impression that a secret is unveiling about the Nazi regime.
Mise-en-scene:
The mise-en-scene is quite dark and dull, this could be to show how it was to be under the rule of Hitler at that time as it is what Germany was like. The lighting is made to look natural and realistic, some of the lighting adds effect to the shot as there is one shot that is lowly lit, this adds ambiguity to the character and also creates a a sense of suspicion and raises questions for the audience. The costume is that of typical German officers and soldiers as the film is set within Nazi Germany and the plot evolves around a German officer's plot to assassinate Hitler.
Camera:
There is a variety of shots used, this allows the audience to see the expressions shown by the actors, and also shows which actors are playing roles in the film. The longer shots allows the audience to see what actions are happening in the scene and to also see the location/setting in which parts of the film is set. There are close-ups of different parts of the Nazi flag as the trailer is playing, this creates ambiguity as it does not show the full flag, creating a sense of secrecy and ambiguity to lure the audience in.
The editing in this scene is mostly cuts between shots and text/information that appears on the screen. In some parts of the trailer it looks like a filter has been added, for example in the scene where it is set in Africa it looks as if there has been a filter added to make it appear slightly lighter and dazzling, this could be to replicate the effects that soldiers would have experienced with the constant sun and brightness that they would have experienced.
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