Wolf hall- Analysis

Mise en scene:

• Parchment
• Quill
• Higher class clothing
• Wooden box (hand crafted) shows wealth
• Reading and writing shows literacy and status
• Plant in back ground shows wealth
• Gold detailing on the box and chair shows wealth
• Gold and Orange coloured clothing and the material the clothing is made from shows wealth
• Time correct outfits
• The intricate beading on the women's clothing shows wealth and opulence
• Famous actors- Damien Lewis and Clair Foy

Mise en scene for context:

These components all combine to convey to the audience that the people in scene are of a high status and class which would help the audience to better understand the the story arc and the characters actions and emotions.  The use of time accurate clothing also adds a feel of accuracy and will give the audience context to the time period in which the program is set allowing the viewer to become more embedded in the program.

Mise en scene for publicity:

The use of well known famous actors will increase the viewing audience of the program.  This is due to the fact that fans of an actor are likely to watch whatever they are in even if it a program they may not normally watch.  The widened demographic will make the program more successful so will make it more profitable.