How Do Mise-En-Scene and Cinematography Introduce Character and Setting in the First Five Minutes of the 2009 Animated Film “9” by Tim Burton?

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How do mise-en-scene and cinematography introduce character and setting in the first five minutes of the 2009 animated film “9” by Tim Burton? Cinematography and mise-en-scene are important aspects to consider when making a film, due to how important these micro aspects are in establishing meanings in a film. They are used both independently and interlinked. A sense of the approximate date of the film, setting, details about characters, narrative clues and the mood of the film can be created and communicated using these aspects of filmmaking. In this essay I intend to analyse how “9” uses cinematography and mise-en-scene to introduce character and setting and generate responses from the audience in the five minute extract which shows the creation of “9” and his discovery and reaction to the world around him. The film “9” is an American animated science fiction and adventure film released in cinemas on the 9th September 2009. It was directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton and Timbur Beckmambetov. “9” was developed from a short film of the same name by Shane Acker, much like the development and release of Tim Burton’s 2012 “Frankenweenie”, and the original version can be seen in the special features of the DVD released on the 29th December 2009. A sequel was discussed in the commentary for the film depending on its reception though no further details have been announced. The beginning of my chosen five minute extract shows the creation of the protagonist, “9” or “Nine”, through the way we see the different materials used to make him and being prepared and assembled. For example, we see the creator thread a needle, cut some sacking, sew the sacking together and paint a “9” on his back. The audience can also see the creator of ‘Nine’ in this section of the extract; his old age, glasses and white coat makes the audience assume he is a scientist as these are

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