How is mise-en-scene used in Brighton Rock in the potrayal of the main character: Pinkie Brown

Setting-
Takes place in several key locations being:

• seaside/peer (Key location and one of Brighton most attractive features)
• pinkies bedroom (Lets you know a little more about the main character)
• cliff side (One of the main scenes of suspense and character development)
• country side

All of these areas are within Brighton, which is part of the title of the film.

Costume-

The costume reflects the fashion of the area and period that the film is set it. Everyone is smartly dressed wearing dresses and suits. Pinkie is also wearing this, however it could potentially be for another reason being his connection to gangsters/mobsters.

Lighting-

Throughout the film and in each scene, the lighting used is mostly dim, showing a lack of colour that could possible relate to Pinkies emotions and feelings.

Expression-

His expressions and emotions also support this idea as the main character is general sad and angry. The only positive emotion is shown when his is with Rose.

Props-

All of the main props that are used are classed as violent, from the rock used to bash in the head of another character, the knife used to cut and injure, gun used for protection. One of the key items is the ticket used to obtain the picture and this also is surrounded by violence, from the reason for getting it, and also the way it is obtained.