Our task was to analyse the Mise En Scene in the clip, finding the ways in which it showed a representation of age, paying close attention to the costumes of the characters, the setting, the props which were used and the character's body language.
One observation of Mise En Scene was the costumes. Near the start of the clip, the girl is dressed in casual clothing, showing a sign of youth, she is not dressed in any sort of work clothing or any elaborate wear, but rather dressing for comfort. It also appeared that the headmaster was clothed in traditional, sophisticated clothing for example a sweater which would usually be linked with an elderly person, someone of authority or with intelligence to a certain degree. His grey facial hair also offers a clue to his age, and therefore his superiority over the girl as he discovers her address and demands to take her back.
Another observation of the clip was the setting and location of the scene. The location plays a huge role in the feeling and mood of the scene, and also helps the audience to engage and become part of the clip they are viewing. One setting in particular which represented age was the headmaster's office. It may not be taken into consideration at first, however if the decor is closely observed you will find that it emphasises the age of its owner. A large room, with oak panneling shows a sign of greatness as it can be referred to a bulding of power such as a palace and a more expensive arrangement in comparison to that of a person in their youth. One of the scenes is based around the crash which the girl has caused, this shows a sign of carelessness on her behalf.
At the beginning of the clip, the audience are shown a group of men carrying hammers and other building eqiuipment, this shows a sign of masculinity and domination, that of a fully grown adult compared to someone in their teens, a person with a respectable role. In the headmasters office, the girls carer is offered a drink of brandy, which is a high class drink as opposed to beer or soft drinks which would be offered in a less authoratative scenario. As the girl prepares to be sent away, we a shown a quick scan of her bedroom. Here, objects such as teddy bears and girly decorations can be found, as well as a child-like writing style on her going away cards which she has left. All these clues tell the audience that she still has very child like manner as well as interests.
The final section of the Mise En Scene is the body language. As the girl confirms that she 'passed her test first time' we can instantly see she was hesitant to answer which shows she is trying to take on skills which she is not able to do, such as driving. As she enters the car with a blank stare at the controls, the audience can see she feels anxious and confused as she continuously repeats them as if she is unsure. This is yet another instance when she shows her true age. After crashing the car, the headmaster arrived and pointed his finger at her, as if to remind her of the damage she has caused, this is also a sign of authority. Automatically, she runs to her carer for comfort, like a small child unable to fight their own battles and instead gain support from their guardian.
Overall, the clip is a good representation of age as it shows the inferiority of a teenager in comparison to her carer. It shows her to be defensless and dependant on those around her to guide her through troubles.
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