Miss-en-Scene

Doctor Who

Setting :

In an open room with stairs leading up. The room looks modern with a few futuristic features.

Props:

• Sonic Screwdriver – The hero is disarmed putting power into villains hands.
• Guns – Enforces who has control initially of the situation.
• A timer – Makes the scene tense as there is a reminder of threat.

Female Actor 1 Martha:

Martha is initially made to look like the person who is suppressed. However there still is an element of threat to her which is achieved by her costume; the black combat outfit, hair back and little make up. This gives Martha a masculine look to her which people perceive as a heroic character. The fact that Martha doesn't move in the scene leaves a subtle hint that she is still not fully in control.

Female Actor 2 Masters accomplice:

This Women is made to look like the masters trophy as she is still for the whole scene and lets master deal with what going on. Her costume is a red dress which can link with love and beauty. This leaves the women being perceived as very feminine.

Male Actor 1 Master:

Master moves a lot in the scene and has a confidence to it. This tells us that he is in control of what is going on. His costume is a black suit wit white shirt and black tie. This makes the viewer think that he is a professional; this also plants the idea that he has a element of power. The master is placed high up in the setting which also can be linked with power and control of the situation.

Male Actor 2 Doctor:

The Doctor is placed in a cage which means he is imprisoned telling us that he is currently weak and vulnerable. Towards the end the Doctor lights up blue and flies through the air towering over the master. The movement shows that he is now in control of what is going on as it it makes him look very powerful. The blue light can be linked with authority and good.