The Great Gatsby Film Study Flashcards

Flashcards for Film Study on The Great Gatsby

Mise-en-scene

A French term that literally translates to “placing on stage,” referring to the arrangement of everything that appears in the frame.

Setting (Mise-en-scene)

The physical environment where a scene takes place, including interior and exterior locations.

Lighting (Mise-en-scene)

The use and manipulation of light to create mood, atmosphere, and visual depth in a scene.

Costume and Makeup (Mise-en-scene)

Clothing, accessories, and makeup worn by actors in a scene to define their characters and convey emotions.

Props (Mise-en-scene)

Objects used by actors in a scene to help tell the story or reveal character traits.

Framing and Composition (Mise-en-scene)

The arrangement of visual elements within the frame, impacting the overall visual impact of a scene.

Yellow/Gold (Colour symbolism in The Great Gatsby)

Represents wealth, extravagance, and sometimes corruption in The Great Gatsby.

Green (Colour symbolism in The Great Gatsby)

Symbolizes hope and dreams, especially Gatsby’s longing for Daisy.

Blue (Colour symbolism in The Great Gatsby)

Often connected to loneliness, melancholy, and illusion.

White (Colour symbolism in The Great Gatsby)

Associated with purity and innocence, but in the film, it also reflects a deceptive innocence.

Grey/Ash (Colour symbolism in The Great Gatsby)

Represents poverty and decay, contrasting with the luxurious world of Gatsby and Tom Buchanan.

Soft Focus and Golden Glow

Using soft-focus cinematography and a warm golden glow to make his memories and dreams feel romantic and dreamlike, reinforcing the idea that Gatsby views his past through an idealized lens.

Dynamic Camera Movements

Filming Gatsby’s parties with fast-moving, sweeping camera angles, making the scenes feel chaotic and larger than life, reflecting the excess and superficiality of Gatsby’s world.