Film analyses DOTD 2004 (draft) IMAGE 1

This image is from Dawn of the dead (2004) remake. They remade it much faster and more violence without the BBFC censoring or cutting parts of the film. This image is where Andre and Kenneth talk to each other about their lives. The interesting thing about this scene and image is the fact they are both black and they lead different lives i.e. Andre is into crime while Kenneth is a police officer it shows a contrast between them and gives them both a backstory rather than the first Dawn of the dead (1979) when Peter was just there in a way. Another way this shows this is what they are wearing- Kenneth is wearing white which connotes goodness, purity and selflessness. While Andre is wearing black this connotes evil, bad and darkness.

The high angled shot shows it’s almost like a camera like someone is watching them or even it shows how Kenneth is so much more powerful than Andre- this also shows by Andre is crossing his arms while Kenneth-his arm is stretched out it seems that Andre is sort of scared of dislikes Kenneth on this fact. However the mirror which shows their reflection connotes that they aren’t that different at all. This is also shown by the tattoos on Kenneth’s arms showing he might have been bad at one point of his life.

The intense lighting suggests how the scene is also intense and the use of shadows and low key lighting on the corners of the shot shows that they are in their own little bubble, only talking to each other (a private conversation) between friends.