Mise-en-scene blog task

This is mise-en-scene is taken from the famous 'Titanic'. Jack (Leonardo Di Caprio) is holding Rose (Kate Winslet). The medium shot is taken at a side angle so that the audience can see the characters and the beautiful sunset in the background this creates a sense of romance as they are in a calm scene together and alone. This is set outside and this could mean that because it is just those two, time is passing and that doesn't matter to them as it seems that they mean a lot to each other and that's all that matters to them at that moment. The high-key lighting is very warm, this creates a peaceful atmosphere therefore, it could relate to the theme of love or romance or relationships as the man is hugging the woman; he is showing affection. Also, the lighting destroys any harshness from the characters faces; it could link back to the idea of love because it involves two people who care for each other. You can only see the woman's costume; it is old fashion and this elicits the fact that this was set a long time ago. Also, the fact that no dramatic makeup is used connotes that this was set in the past as they didn't wear much makeup back then. the fact that there aren't any props helps the audience to focus on the actual characters and what is going on. Both of the characters are smiling; this connotes that they are happy and it continues the theme of love and relationships as they both seem happy together.