'Lion' directed by Garth Davis: techniques used in a key sequence.

Question 1

Why do we see a close up of strips of sunlight across Saroo's face?

Accepted Answer

To symbolise his imprisonment.

Question 2

Which prop helps to emphasise the poverty of Saroo's experience?

Accepted Answer

the apple core

Question 3

All the background music that is used can be described as ...

Accepted Answer

non diegetic sound

Question 4

The darkness and empty platform make us realise that Saroo is...

Accepted Answer

vulnerable

Question 5

The first noise we hear is ...

Accepted Answer

crickets' wings

Question 6

When we see Saroo's mouth screaming 'help me!' the following shot is used...

Accepted Answer

An extreme close up

Question 7

The flashing red light is an example of ...

Accepted Answer

symbolism

Question 8

Why are the people buying tickets dressed in lighter coloured clothing?

Accepted Answer

To suggest they are more affluent.

Question 9

Which musical instruments heighten the emotional power of the sequence?

Accepted Answer

violins

Question 10

the screeching of brakes can be described as ...

Accepted Answer

diegetic sound

Question 11

What is the purpose of the subtitles 'Calcutta. 1600 km East of Khandwa'?

Accepted Answer

To emphasise how far from home Saroo is.

Question 12

Which technique means 'everything in the shot' - props, people, furniture, costumes, make-up?

Accepted Answer

Mise en scene

Question 13

Which key theme is communicated in the close up of the cardboard at the end?

Accepted Answer

poverty

Question 14

The announcement that 'the train is decommissioned' means the director is using ...

Accepted Answer

irony

Question 15

The water tower and the bridge are examples of ...

Accepted Answer

foreshadowing

Question 16

The medium shots of the crowds of people in the station cut out their heads. Why?

Accepted Answer

To emphasise Saroo is much smaller than them.

Question 17

Having the lightning is particularly effective because ...

Accepted Answer

it combines visual and sound techniques

Questions 17