- The silhouette of the man is a signifier and it signifies a theme of mystery and darkness. This is anchored by the written reviews on the poster.
- The axe being held by the silhouette of the man is a denotation, this connotes the perhaps evil intentions of the man. This is anchored by the use of the colours red and black which can connote a horror-like atmosphere.
- The low angle signifies a dangerous character. Names are smaller than the reviews.
TYRANNOSAUR
- Rule of thirds, centrally framed connoting this man as the protagonist.
- Wrinkles, older man older audience. And serif font signifies drama genre.
- High key lighting on only one side- reflects his two different personalities.
- 'A film by Paddy Considine' denotes auteur theory.
- High angle - surprising for antagonist. He is contemplating and seems filled with regret according to facial expression.
THIS IS ENGLAND
- This is England immediately signifies that its is a social realist production based on and in England. This is anchored by the title being comprised of colours of the union jack.
- Two buildings are in frame on either side, signifying working class characters. This is then anchored by costume and urban decay such as that on the fence.
- 'A film by Shane Meadows denotes the auteur film theory.
- The film is based in the 1980's but there is nothing to obviously signify it, so it is polysemic.
- Wide long shot denotes ensemble cast, not a star vehicle and it also signifies a community.
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