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The document describes several scenes from movies. The first scene shows Marlon Brando in a black suit and bow tie, suggesting he is a wealthy businessman. The second scene features Denzel Washington in a dark, foggy alleyway, where he sets a man on fire to open the scene. The third scene shows a group of men in suits drinking coffee in a cafe, implying they are successful businessmen. The final scene depicts three men in suits, one holding a shovel, indicating they may be burying someone.
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- 2. Marlon Brando Black suit and bow tie, sophisticated look suggesting he's a rich businessman Looks like it is set In an office. Medium close up
- 3. Mid shot Denzel Washington (who tends to play dramatic roles) Looks like it is set in a deserted alleyway Dark, foggy, eerie The opening scene is Denzel Washington setting a man on fire, which creates the opening scene to be more compelling
- 4. Over the shoulder shot Scene is set with a group of men in what looks to be a caf辿. The men in this scene seem to be wearing suits This my convince the audience that these are successful businessman Cups of coffee to show that they are working class men
- 5. CCTV camera setting to show that it is a movie about crime Blue lighting to show that it is a CCTV screening Men with beards and hats Close up
- 6. Red/black lighting Mid shot Three men dressed in suits one of them holding what seems to be a shovel which denotes that they might be burying someone.
- 7. Red/black lighting Mid shot Three men dressed in suits one of them holding what seems to be a shovel which denotes that they might be burying someone.