Savannah Lucas - Blog Post 4

1. In this scene, Max, Nux, Furiosa, the five wives, and all the women are continuing their ride in search of a new place. Max stops them and tells them that the best solution is to turn back and claim Citadel for their own and after discussing, they agree.

2.

Observation 1: Furiosa is centered in the camera with the women in a v behind her. (vectors)

Observation 2: We are looking slightly up at Max when he speaks. (camera angles)

Observation 3: Max uses a lot of hand gestures. (character, movement)

Observation 4: Max speaks a lot in this scene compared to other scenes in the film. (character)

Observation 5: For the most of the duration of the scene, the only other person in the same frame as Max is Furiosa. (framing)

Observation 6: When they are discussing the plan, there isn’t any background music, just their voices are heard.

Observation 7: Color looks normal. Bright, daylight

Observation 8: Max and Furiosa are both kept at medium shots.

3.

Observation 1

Implication 1: Furiosa is a strong leader among the women.

Implication 2: The women may need guidance and are unsure what to do.

Implication 3: Furiosa is still being cautious and guarding the women from Max.

Implication 4: Even though she may not be the oldest, Furiosa is the wisest.

Implication 5: There is pressure on Furiosa because she is expected to be a leader in a difficult situation.

Implication 6: The women are her support system.

Implication 7: The women are contributing to a growing relationship between Max and Furiosa by discussing his plan and perhaps convincing Furiosa that it is a good idea.

Implication 8: Unity is important when finding a solution to a problem.

4. This film scene embodies the element of hope that newer dystopias seem to include and favor. A solution is found and although it may not fix the entirety of the situation, it brings the characters closer to redemption or hope of redemption.