Mise-en-scence Analysis

In the screengrab, denoted are several characters standing around in a playground laughing, talking and selling drugs.They are dressed in some form of uniform with all characters denoted in a white shirt and red tie with black cardigans.
From the costume choice it is clear to see, that the characters denoted are all schoolchildren who attend the same school. They are dressed in typical working class manner, suggesting that they are not from rich backgrounds. The majority of students have also tampered with their uniform, adding chains and accessories, wearing large coats, and having scuffled ties, which gives them a poor appearance and suggests they may be rebellious. It conveys that this may be a comprehensive school in a deprived area.


In 3:38, in the opening scene the colours denoted are mainly grey, black and green.
There is very limited use of a range of colors for the lighting in this movie and as an effect the scene appears quite grey and bleak. This may be a reflection of the harsh surroundings and is used so that their lives are represented as dull. This is typical of a movie of a BSR genre because BSR films usually are those that portray the lifestyle of a working class individual in a rough and harsh light.


At 3:06 denoted is setting.
In the screen grab denoted are lots of trees, grass, gray pavements with leaves scattered around them and large green fences.
This gives us a strong idea of where the movie is set and which themes may occur because of this setting.
The chain link fence and the muddy grass again suggest a harsh environment. It also suggests that this is a low income school in the city, again suggesting that the characters parent's are most likely all working class and that the area surrounding the school probably isn't a good one.

At 1:19:51 denoted is a prop.
In the screen grab denoted is a hand laying on the ground reaching for a long wooden bat. In the scene, as violence is taking place the bat could connote violence as it could be used easily as a weapon. This demonstrates that the characters in the film are those who are often involved in fights and violence and they live in a society where they could be easily attacked again showing the audience that their lives are rough and difficult.

At 3:32 denoted are actors.
In the screengrab we see several pupils standing around in a playground, several girls and a boy. The boy denoted is dressed in a blue hoodie.
The boy is taller and has a more mature face suggesting that he may be older, as well as the fact that he is not in school uniform which corresponds with this idea. Because of the age of the actor, we can assume that maybe he is not a student like the rest of the characters and may either be a former student or just a local bully.

At 49:39 denoted are costumes.
We see three boys, all three are dressed in baggy clothing and all are wearing large, baggy hoodies with either jeans or jogging bottoms and large jackets with trainers. Two are also wearing a cap.
The use of the clothing choice makes the actors appear scruffy and connotes them as individuals who do not care about looking smart or presentable. The use of baggy clothing and large jackets may be used so that the actors feel and look "bigger" than they actually are which could be helpful if they live in an area with lots of crime as it could prevent them from not being attacked if people think they are "big" and dangerous.