Miss Fitzjohn Half Term Homework

Eastenders - Syed and Christian

Mise en scene - Both men are dressed like heterosexual men which goes against the stereotype of how homosexual men dress. They are both not feminine in anyway which again goes against the stereotype of homosexual men. Also they are both dressed in jeans and a dark jacket which shows them as being similar which could mean that they would be a good couple. In the background nothing shows that they are homosexual and if they weren't kissing you would just think they were two heterosexual friends.

Camera angles/movement - There is a close up and a pan of Syed and Christian kissing which dominates the scene showing the importance of their relationship. Also there is a close up of Christians face which show him as being distressed and sad which represents that their relationship is complicated and stressful. Also there is an over the shoulder shot of them having an intimate conversation as Christians hands are on his face which represents them being in a relationship.

Sound - There is digetic sound of people in another room having a party. This shows that the couple are hiding from everyone there which shows their relationship is a secret and they are worried what people may think about it. Also the music at the beginning shows that they are at a party.

Editing – There is shot reverse shot of Syed and Christian having a conversation where Christian looks distressed which shows there conversation is serious and something is wrong. There is also an eyeline match which shows that they are keeping there relationship secret from everyone.