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Gladiator: Deconstruction of Scene. The scene I have chosen is very dramatic, and one of mixed emotions. The basic denotation of this scene is simple: it involves a gladiator (once commander) called Maximus, who's up against a stronger and meaner gladiator, they battle it out, and eventually Maximus wins. It is a very memorable action/adventure scene. One of the most effective features of this scene is the mise-en-scene. The events depicted take place within constructed setting (coliseum, Rome). One of the most noticeable factors of the mise-en-scene used is the intensive quality of the light, very cleverly used by the director to create highlights and shadows. The intensive light therefore emphasises the dramatic setting and is used to highlight the key features of the set, and adds a naturalistic feel. This element of intensive light in the mise-en-scene also enables the audience to get a better sense of appearance, gestures, and facial...

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