Movies and Mise-en-Scene

and Valentine take place near windows. The windows and the light coming through them, are shown to be the major light source. With this light source, the audience is given side lighting to the two main characters. Through this side lighting, the audience sees many shadows across the faces of the Judge and Valentine. The shadows appear to be much heavier and darker on the Judge's face, showing that he is more hidden from the world and from Valentine.
             As day turns to night and the conversation has moved on into a much deeper discussion of each other, the audience gets a new source of light from everyday household lights, which give a much brighter look to the faces of both the Judge and Valentine. While still, it seems that the light used on the Judge is much harder, with more contrast than the softer light used on Valentine. With these lighting styles the audience begins to see a connection slowly arise between the Judge and Valentine, as each of them uncovers more and more of themselves emotionally as th
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