Question 2 - Social Groups

The social group that our film represents is mainly youths and criminals, in particular those who use or are involved with drugs frequently. The main characters are drug addicts while some of the other minor characters are often associated with drugs, such as a drug dealer or a drug lord.

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Pineapple Express

I have represented my chosen social group in the pictures by using a image depicting a weapon in our film and the main characters looking at a bag of drugs in the 'Pineapple Express' image.

Mise-en-scene is conveyed in our picture based on the fact that one person is aiming a gun at Jimmy, another is holding his shoulder so he doesn't get away, and another from behind about to cover his head. The 'Pineapple Express' picture portrays the main characters in a mildly dark room with drugs which shows a shadiness to the atmosphere.

The meaning created in my picture was one of suspense and shock because Jimmy seems to be in danger and we don't really know what the reason is for it. The black and white effect used in the picture also suggests suspense. However, a more humourous side is being shown in 'PE' due to the goofiness of the characters and the colour used in it.

When compared to existing representations in the media, it may relate to films with action and possibly comedy due to the expression on Jimmy's face before he is covered. It could also be compared to films with suspense and violence due to the gun and what it could be used for.