Priscilla (2023)
Genre: Drama/ romance
Shot types/ movement:
Priscilla employs close ups of Priscilla and Elvis prominently during key scenes of dialogue and scenes that implement high emotional intensity. The vulnerability of Priscilla is demonstrated through these close up shots as her emotions are openly displayed. Priscilla's inner conflict is also presented through these shots as she is often depicted alone. The mid shots are utilized to demonstrate the evolution of Priscilla's presence in Elvis' life. She is more prominently shown at gatherings or in public spaces with him as their relationship evolves. Wide shots establish setting- both outside and inside- reflecting the way that Priscilla, by entering Elvis' Graceland, becomes a lager, more personal, aspect of his life.
Camera movement in the trailer is smooth and natural, tracking and panning the subjects. The lack of technique is intentional- to highlight the progression of the relationship in a non- imposing way and emphasize the emotions that accompany the relationship as they are.
Editing:
Continuity editing is employed to smoothly progress the events that occur in the span of the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla. This particular editing style being employed in a biographical allows for smooth transition between events and to inflict clarity in the audience. Priscilla begins as an innocent teenage girl as the film progresses to her shift when conflict arises in the relationship- she is abused and mistreated. The pacing of the trailer begins slower and more calm, but as the trailer progresses and conflict arises, the pacing is much faster to demonstrate the emotional intensity.
Sound:
The non- diegetic music is subtle, but creates the periodical atmosphere of the piece. The tone is also set in a way that inflicts mystification within viewers as to what will Priscilla's fate be. The slow pace of the music reflects the demonstration of emotions rather than high action sequences. The diegetic sound of dialogue is selectively chosen to highlight key moments. The lines reflect the relationship's progression as well as important plot points that create a tense atmosphere without revealing too much information about the resolution of the film.
Mise- en- scene:
The trailer employs elements of mise- en- scene that correspond to the 1960s setting. The setting in Graceland, parties and interiors establish the time period. To further this development, the characters dress in vintage clothing- pastel dresses, suits- and hair dos- big, big hair- to accelerate the authenticity of the period piece. The lighting is warm, creating an intimate feel that reflects the time period.
Shot types/ movement:
The frequent employment of close up shots to Nina's face demonstrating her tense and unsettled facial expressions create an entrance to her psychological warfare with herself. Her insecurity and unease allow viewers to experience an unsettling feeling- more connected to her inner conflicts. The medium shots employed establish character relationships and interactions that Nina has with others. Over the shoulder shots are used when Nina gazes into her reflection, purposed to represent her battles that she faces with herself being insecure.
The camera movement is intentionally slow and controlled to draw a heightened level of focus to the emotional battles that the subject faces, rather than creating a chaotic atmosphere. It aids in emphasizing how Nina is facing these battles alone, the pressure she faces in ballet is only internal, even when it affects her external world.
Editing:
The montage of Nina dancing, looking in her reflection and of feathers is implemented to create tension and show the major conflict becoming more advanced. The visuals that are juxtaposed- calm and disturbing- are used to show the inner conflict that Nina faces. Fast cuts between shots, especially when portraying the contrast between light and dark create conflict and develop the light vs. dark themes that are employed within the film- the transition between innocence and the demise of it. The ending of the trailer is when the pacing becomes accelerated to heighten the psychological turmoil that the subject faces and create anticipation.
Sound:
The non- diegetic music establishes a suspenseful tone while revealing the subject of the film (ballet) with classical music. The psychological instability still persists as it has elements of mystery. The voice over of Nina provides insight to her inner conflicts and places the narrative in her own perspective, bringing the conflict closer to the audience. The music cuts out at the end of the trailer to place major emphasis on the tension being built up and overwhelmed. The contrast in volume reflects the inner conflict of Nina being abrupt and instable.
Mise- en- scene:
The mise- en- scene elements of Black Swan entail a ballet studio as setting. The ballet is set designed to mirror a real ballet studio with floor space, bars and mirrors. The environment reflects the themes of perfection and self- observation. There is a shift in costuming from light to dark as Nina faces her transition from innocence to exposure- reinforcing her internal conflict. The high key lighting in some scenes reflects tension in the visuals to show the overwhelming state of mind that Nina is positioned in.
- Lauren ♡
.jfif)
No comments:
Post a Comment