The innocent, young one always comes out alive
Red curtain behind main character
-indicating the vocation to fight
Wearing different costumes/change of role
-the girl was wearing white robe before, now she is wearing a green one
-different symbolism
Mise En Scene involves space
-places of characters in the scene
-where the character is walking (walking behind a person and appearing behind him)
-standing in darkness/light
Two people against each other
-Costume color: Blue and red
Standing next to each other, not facing each other
The bad guy always has last words before dying
Farmers remain forever because they are the innocent ones
"The farmers win. We will always lose"
Only 3 out of 7 come out alive
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Historic background of Westerns:
Silent film era
Transition from studio shooting (20s) to on location with the advent of sound and lighter shooting gear
Became popular 'B' movies (30s)
-low budget
-less time for filming/editing
-no big stars in film
-vulgar - just for entertainment
Classic western silent era (to 40s)
Northerns (shot in north)
Spaghetti Westerns (shot in Italy)
Neo Westerns (new westerns)
Major Figures:
John Ford - director
John Wayne - actor
Sergio Leone - director
Clint Eastwood - director/actor
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