Scene Analysis: Teardrop’s First Scene

Question 1

Cinematography:
1. two shot of Ree and Victoria
2. over the shoulder shot
3. shaky handheld camera
4. camera is close to action when the violence begins
5. whip pan

Answer 1

2. Ree is out of focus and takes up a lot of the frame
3. feels like we are in the scene with Ree - alignment
4. camera struggling to keep up with action, evokes the feelings of shock and fear that Ree is feeling into the spectator

Question 2

Sound:
1. faint non diegetic sound during the violence
2. off camera dialogue of Victoria and Teardrop

Answer 2

1. gives a tense atmosphere
2. reminds us of how we are always focused on Ree’s POV, this is her story

Question 3

Mise en scene:
1. cluttered mise en scene of the trailer
2. tight framing of Ree

Answer 3

1. authentic - filmed on location, doesnt look like a set
2. little sense of space, allows the audience to gain insight into the life of the Ozark community

Question 4

Performance:
1. mumbling over their lines, not overacting

Answer 4

1. adds to authenticity and realism