Hamlet film analysis

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Hamlet Film AnalysisAct III Scene iii

By: Molly Depew & Carly Yanni

Hamlet BBC 2009

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Lighting and Color Column of white light shining down on him

Background during soliloquy – half black, half white

Natural lighting- cool and warm tones

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Shots

The shot changes when he gags Long shot

The shot changes when he looks at his hand to tell the crime

Close up

The shot changes when he says “new born babe” Medium shot

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Movement Camera zooms out when he says “repentance”

Changes from standing to kneeling when he asks for help

Camera zooms back in when he says “new born babe”

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Angles Background- fuzzy and distorted

Degree of angles- subtle and level

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Composition Room is symmetrical – 4 chandeliers, 6 candelabras, 6

white pillars, 2 mirrors, 2 circular windows

Reflection of the room in the floor

Props behind him look like an altar

White handkerchief in hand