MISE-EN-SCENE OF 'THE HURT LOCKER'

The mise-en-scene in the scene from 'The Hurt Locker' makes it very clear that it is an action and adventure film. Firstly, the buildings are very typical of a middle Eastern war zone - they are stone and whitewashed to reflect the hot sun, but are also quite broken down and derelict due to the war. The uniforms the soldiers wear also make it clear that they are soldiers because they are wearing traditional camouflage outfits as well as helmets and carrying weapons. This brings me on to the weapons - it makes it very realistic as all the soldiers carry guns such as machine guns and snipers and there is a bomb in the car, which all adds to the idea of action in a war zone. The tanks are another kind of weapon which adds to the war zone atmosphere. The outfits of the people who live in the place this scene is set also show how it is an Islamic country and so add authenticity to the scene, as they wear burkas and cover their heads (hijabs).