In this opening sequence the first shot is a close up of feet running on dark pavement. At this point we don't know who this person is as their face has not yet been revealed. However it gives us a sense of danger as this person is running quite fast and in a scatty manner, maybe running away from someone. towards something or just running in hope to find something. Furthermore we can hear her panting breathe which is deep and loud giving us a hint that she's been running for a long time and is maybe panicking. A high angle shot then appears which is tracking her as she runs. This also allows us to give her a low status as its looking down upon her. The camera then moves back and shows a mid shot of her in the centre still running towards the camera straight on, so she's getting closer as the camera is now still. This also enhances the idea of her running towards somewhere. This is the first establishing shot of the area showing a dark road, only lit by the passing cars headlights. She's running on the opposite side to the oncoming cars underlining the fact that she is thinking logically and is probably not under the influence of alcohol or drugs etc. As she runs the sound of drums are present to reflect the panic and fright of this woman running frantically. As she then reaches the camera the sound of the car engine become louder as if the car is coming closer and has the possibility of stopping. However she is left running again only to find the next car drives straight past as well. All the clips are very fast paced which creates a sense of tension and snappy anticipation towards the viewer. Within the Mise en scene the woman's costume only consists of a pale coat with no footwear shown. This pale colour enhances her weak character as she's running away from something but also the size comparison of herself to the road size. This could be suggesting that she's a victim of some sort.
Finally as someone stops there is a long shot of her standing in the middle of the road facing the car coming towards her. The headlights of the car can be seen however she is just a dark silhouette with her arms up in the air. This arm position has been well selected because if they were lowered to the side it could underline an image of crucifixion which would be drifting away from the focus.
There are loud screeching noises of the car having to stop quickly which dramatizes the event and enhances the panic. As the viewer sees the car its a white elegant looking vehicle which maybe represents the heroic character which is inside it and the wealth in which he has.
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