fishtank scene analysis: sex scene

Mia and Connor sex scene analysis:

binary opposition (internal/external conflict)

time code:1:09:30:
micro feature : camera framed form Mia's point of view. no over the shoulder shot from Connors view- audience aligned with her.
meaning created: conflict between Mia and Connor- viewer encouraged not to share Connors perspective- director could be challenging notion of male gaze.

lighting- golden low key- use of chiaroscuro
the lighting is golden when they are having sex (phantasmagorical)- taking place in a dream like state- when he leaves the lighting is darker- he is leaving the fantasy- dream is over.
the lighting resembles the scene in which Connor takes Mia to bed- contrasts to lighting in other parts of the film- calm and comfortable around him.
1:12:57:
lighting from outside shining onto Mia
appears like stage lighting as she performs her dance routine- erotic connotations.

1:10:10:
Mia drinking alcohol- shows she is repulsed by it. wearing pyjamas
represents the conflict between her desire to be a mature adult/ the persona she presents, and her vulnerability as a 15 year old.
extreme close up of Mia's mouth and feet during sex- fragmentation of Mia's body- non erotic parts of body- presents clash between parental and sexual relationship.
lack of nudity- director aims to protect Mia- not intended to arouse- audience are instead made to feel uncomfortable as there is a lack of non-diegetic sound- portrays Connor as simply using Mia.

1:10:15:
close up shots when showing mia, medium/medium-long shot when showing Connor (body language portrays higher status)
conflict between her vulnerability and lack of control vs his control and experience.
vodka bottle between Connors thighs- phallic imagery.