How does the mise-en-scene shape the movie overall?
1. Watch the movie ” It’s a wonderful life”.
2. Based on all of the material in this lesson and items 7-12 on the “Film Analysis Guidelines” , respond to the following prompt, citing specific examples from each text.
PROMPT: How does the mise-en-scene shape the movie overall? More specifically, how is the small town/regional setting [California] revealed through the movie’s mise-en-scene? What do you think the film’s stance is on small towns and why do you think so? How do you respond to the book author’s claim that the movie does not reflect the McCarthy era versus the article author’s claim that it does?
