Explain the dramatic meanings you read on the useof the cinematography and mise-en-scène, and how well does it work in getting themessage and ideas across.

Write a short analytical essayon the scene of your choice, following these instructions:1. In the first paragraph, you will identify the film the scene is taken from (writingthe director’s name and year of production in parenthesis), mention the maincharacters in the scene by name (stating the actor’s name in parenthesis), describethe scene’s dramatic action (the setting, the events, the characters’ actions) andexplain the scene’s message and most important ideas.2. In the second and third paragraphs, analyze how cinematography and mise-enscène are used in the scene to better express the scene’s message and ideas.Describe the main cinematography and mise-en-scène elements used in the scene:camera placements, angles and movements, lighting, costumes, props, acting style,setting, composition, color, etc. Explain the dramatic meanings you read on the useof the cinematography and mise-en-scène, and how well does it work in getting themessage and ideas across.3. Finish your essay with a conclusion paragraph, summing up your arguments with the confidence of having them proved.SCENE 1: American Graffiti (George Lucas, 1973)American Graffiti’s protagonist is Curtis (Richard Dreyfuss), a young manspending his last night on his hometown before leaving to go to off-state collegethe next day. Curtis’ dramatic crisis is his second thoughts on leaving for college,considering staying home. Curtis thinks about his dilemma as he goes through hishigh school, where the freshman hop is taking place, and where he meets Mr.Wolfe (Terence McGovern), a high school teacher very popular with the teenagegirls. The scene features Curtis seeking advice from Mr. Wolfe, who went through the same experience in his youth.SCENE 2: Kramer vs. Kramer (Robert Benton, 1979)Kramer vs. Kramer’s protagonist is Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffmann), an advertisingexecutive whose wife leaves home all of a sudden, leaving him to take care of theirlittle son. Having lost his job a week before the court date for child custody,Kramer needs to find work immediately, and goes to an employment agency theFriday before Christmas, forcing the agent (Nicholas Hormann) to make aninterview appointment. Kramer arrives for his interview in the middle of theadvertising company’s Christmas party, showing his portfolio to the company’sdirector, Mr. Ackerman (Jess Osuna). Kramer asks to speak to the creativedirector, Mr. Spencer (Jack Ramage), and expresses his need for an immediatedecision on the hiring, regardless of the holiday season.