Film Language Tag: historical mise-en-scene
A recognized marker of a historical setting that can carry meanings and connotations important to a narrative.
29 Film Clips
Alan Gets Interrogated, The Imitation Game
Alan is questioned by Detective Nock after being charged with Indecency.
Black Power / White Power, BlacKkKlansman
As Ron witnesses Flip’s initiation into the KKK, the students of Colorado College’s Black Student Union learn about the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington from an eyewitness.
Cardinal Volleyball, We Have a Pope
The Pope had a nervous breakdown and has gone missing after the Papal conclave. The cardinals do not know that he is missing because the manager of the Vatican has placed a Swiss guard in the Pope's quarters to make his room seem occupied. While the Cardinals are waiting for the "pope" to emerge from his room, the psychiatrist who was hired to treat the Pope organized a volleyball game for the Cardinals. This scene captures the Cardinal's joy and commitment to the game.
Celebration With Italo, The Conformist
Marcello joins Italo at a celebration with other blind people.
Comanches at the Edwards' Homestead, The Searchers
The Edwards family attempts to secure themselves before the arrival of the Comanches.
Da Bodastorèt, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla and Maciste visit the inn of the Striped Monkey to get a drink. The inn is run by the innkeeper, Bodastorèt.
Enigma and Alan Frustrate Hugh, The Imitation Game
Hugh loses his temper at Alan's failing to break Enigma and stop the Nazi invasion.
Ethan Discovers Lucy's Body, The Searchers
Ethan recovers after discovering Lucy's dead body.
Every Rose Has Its Thorns, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia talks to her brother through her mother's womb and tells him a story.
Fascist Procession, Amarcord
The town turns out for the arrival of the local fascist federale.
Fascist Punishment, Amarcord
Aurelio is forced to submit to the typical fascist punisment of drinking castor oil.
Fortran, Hidden Figures
Dorothy takes her children to the library for a book on computer programming.
Freeing of the Slaves, The Birth of a Nation
In the opening scene, the abolitionists push to free the slaves.
Hello, A Fistful of Dollars
The stranger rides in on horseback into the main town area of San Miguel and meets the townsfolk.
Il giardino di Asdrubale, Cabiria
Maciste hides himself and Cabiria from the Carthage mob in the gardens of Hasdrubal. He convinces Massinissa and Sophonisba (in disguise) to take Cabiria under their protection.
Il Gran Finale, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla celebrates with Cabiria on their ship heading back to Rome.
Kwame Ture, BlacKkKlansman
Brother Ture encourages his fellow Black Americans to unite and fight against racism.
L'Evasione di Maciste, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla discovers Maciste, working as a slave at a bakery's millstone and helps him break his chains and escape.
L'invito di Massinissa, Cabiria
Massinissa sends Sofonisba a gift and she fantasizes about what he is like.
Opening Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan returns home to his family in Texas after an 8-year absence.
Opening Sequence, BlacKkKlansman
The famous scene from Gone with the Wind, in which Scarlett O’Hara searches for Dr. Meade among the dead and dying in the Atlanta train yard, segues to Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard’s tirade against Black Americans.
Papal Election, We Have a Pope
At the Papal Conclave, the cardinals gather and begin the Papal selection process. Slowly, we are shown various cardinals struggling with their decisions; some are peeking at their neighbors' votes, while others begin fidgeting uncontrollably. Eventually, the restless cardinals begin clicking their pens in anticipation, suggesting that they are eager to proceed. However, various cardinals begin chanting "Lord, not me" and demonstrate the anxiety associated with the papacy.
Presentazione di Maciste, Cabiria
Maciste, the slave of Fulvius Axilla, looks around the Carthage landscape.
Presentazione di Sofonisba, Cabiria
Sofonisba is shown for the first time with her pet leopard.
Saloon Standoff, Django Unchained
Django and Doctor Schultz enjoy a beer but are warned by the sheriff to come outside.
Shutting Down the Machine, The Imitation Game
Commander Denniston tries to shut down Alan's machine but the other codebreakers step in.
Too Late to Turn Back Now, BlacKkKlansman
After Patrice and her friends are harassed by Patrolman Landers, she and Ron dance at the Red Lantern.
Tower of Babel, Metropolis
Maria tells the story of the Tower of Babel.
7 Series Clips
Kelly's House
"San Junipero", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 4
Kelly takes Yorkie home after Yorkie looks for her at the club.
Maeve's Flashback
"Chestnut", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 2
Maeve has a 'flashback,' and is taken out of the game to be inspected.
William
"Chestnut", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 2
William enters Westworld for the first time.
The Ethics of Westworld
"Dissonance Theory", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 4
William and Logan butt heads on the ethics of the Westworld gameplay.
Ford's Secret Hosts
"The Adversary", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 6
Bernard discovers Ford's secret hosts.
Not Pretending
"Trompe L'Oeil", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 7
William and Dolores realize how they feel about each other.
The Raid
"Trace Decay", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 8
Maeve tests out her new powers during the scheduled Sweetwater raid.