GCSE Film Studies Sequence Analysis Sample (Juno Example)
Appendix 3: Sequence Analysis Sample (Juno Example) Juno (Directed by Jason Reitman) 2007: Analysing Sequences 1. OPENING SEQUENCE How are we introduced to the two main characters? Think in terms of mise-en-scène. JUNO
BLEEKER
Are the characters represented as typical teenagers? (Clue in brackets) JUNO (The Outsider/Misfit)
BLEEKER (The Jock)
2. INTRODUCTION TO THE LORINGS What images are used to introduce the Lorings? What do the images signify to the audience?
What devices are used make the audience think there may be problems in the relationship between the Lorings? CAMERA
SETTING, LIGHTING & COLOUR
COSTUME, HAIR & MAKE UP
3. THE END Is the ending positive or negative for the female & male characters and why: FEMALE (Juno, Vanessa)
MALE (Paulie, Mark)
In what ways is this film conventional for an indie film? How does it differ from Hollywood teen films?