The Fly

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The Fly uses mise en scene and performance to establish the location of the film as the 80s, probably in East London.  The old 80s model BMW car and the leather jacket and hairstyle suggest to us an 80s setting, also due to the lack of technology props. It seems to be set in East London, due to the industrial setting shown at the beginning and during the film, the cobbled streets and brick walls feel reminiscent of that in East London. We know this is set in the UK due to the accents of the actors.

The Fly uses a traditional three-act structure. The setup feels to start at the black screen at the beginning of the film, where there is a sound bridge of the men talking however the . Conflict begins when the main character attempts to catch the fly in the cup when the horn gets jammed. The resolution is when the robbers walk out of the bank.

The Film uses eyeline as the main device in creating tension. The eyeline is used to physically align us with the actions. Its established with the first shots that we see of him is his eyeline. Shot reverse shots are used often and eyeline shots.

Sound is also used to establish space, place, drama, comedy and emotion. The lack of sound in the beginning apart from the hum of the car is used to establish the isolated space and to create a sensitivity of noises possibly resembling a police siren. The audio of the bank robbers in the beginning and during the shots of the door establishes the situation and setting and also creates comedy.

The actor's performance was particularly effective. The actor plays this archetypal east London 'tough guy' criminal which contrasts with his reaction to the situation he finds himself in. Due to his use of violent reactions to this fly and his aggressive grunting and swearing, comedy is created. The director intended the character to very much play into this archetype, and directed his reactions to the events to be extreme and visceral.

The genre of the film can be seen as a satirical take on a typical thriller money heist movie.  

I am inspired by the use of cinematography to create tension in this film, so I feel as though I can incorparate elements of this into my film.





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