Opening Sequence Analysis

Stylistic conventions( thriller):-
mise en scene:

cinematography:

• begins unfocused so that the audiecne knows nothing and creates tension until elements are revealed.
• camera distance varies: when watching the target in uses mid shot and long distance. but when showing the villain it reveals his identity bit by bit using extreme close ups then a close up to show his hole face. this creates suspense.

sound:

• The music goes from lullaby to heavy string (creating eerie and sinister effect)

editing:

• Slow motion when the mans shot creates suspense
• the view of the man through the gun highlights the target, and shows part of the plot of the film.
  

Narrative and character:

• Innocence of man shown though the affection for the child

themes and ideas:

• As the balloons fly off it shows the fun has completely gone and becomes serious,

• The central event is a crime (shooting)
• black and white distorted horses create mystery and disturbance.