Mise-en-scene in my film - Facial Expressions and Body Language

In our film, facial expressions and body language have a huge effect on how the audience interpret the role of each of the characters. Nicole (the main protagonist), in the lead up to the conflict of the scene acts very weak and nervous as she hesitantly strolls through the forest. Her facial expressions shows sheer panic which makes the audience feel nervous and on the edge of their seat as they can tell by her emotive body language and facial expressions that something is about to happen.

For the main antagonist (the villain), his facial expressions are very bland and shows no emotion which is confusing for the audience as they do not know what to expect from this character. However, his eager and pacey body language creates scare and horror for the audience is it clearly highlights the danger of the character.

The third character, Olivia (the missing person), her facial expressions demonstrate pain and agony as she is being held hostage and tortured so this makes it clear to the audience that she is the victim in the scene. Due to the fact she is tied up on the floor, this shows she is weak and vulnerable as she unable to move or do anything. This introduces the audience to the plot and storyline of the film and they can begin to anticipate what has and what will happen.