Film Noir

This short film uses many things we want for our opening:

• The lighting is low key and in black and white. This creates connotations of depression, descent and mystery which is what we want, to show the descent of the officer and the mystery of who they are
• The first few seconds are very useful. It shows credits with smoke in the background. We can use this firstly for its connotations of contamination which will show the contamination of the police force. Secondly to establish the scene as a cramped, smoky room. This will give the connotation of secrecy.
• Low camera angles are used on certain characters to show their power. We can use this to show the mafia is in power over the police force