The theme that we have chosen to evaluate is reconciliation; this theme is most evident in the scene when Tsotsi is making amends with Boston, the ‘friend’ that he beat up at the bar after a controversial confrontation.
Characterization
· In this scene we have Tsotsi and Boston, the two are having a dialogue, and here Tsotsi apologizes to Boston.
Camera movements and angles
· The opening of this scene shows Tsotsi putting down his gun- this could be viewed that he is surrendering. He is opening himself up to Boston.
· The close-ups on both their faces show the viewer the emotions that are actually being portrayed by both Tsotsi and Boston.
· The horizontal angle that is shown between the two men is to indicate that both of them are set on the same level, there is no longer that dominance that Tsotsi usually has over him(Boston)
Setting
· The scene is set inside Tsotsi’s home, where he has invited Boston to stay- this could be said that this act insinuated that Tsotsi would like to make amends.
· Another intrigue is that Boston is sleeping on Tsotsi’s bed! This shows that Tsotsi is truly apologetic; he even went as far as to place Boston in his own personal space.
Index
· The indexical object in the scene is the candle. This is an index of Tsotsi’s ‘good’ side; a candle is a typical way of showing the positive side of people. In this scene it was so. The fact that he was apologizing hence the inclusion of the candle.
Lighting
· This scene had no artificial colour; it was all natural- the candle and the sun rays peeking through the room. The dark mood makes the scene more somber, the effect of an apology is intensified.
· The darkness also makes the scene more personal and intimate. The reconciliation feels more genuine- the mood created by the light (lack of) makes it that way.
Composition
· The horizontal angle that is shown between the two men is to indicate that both of them are set on the same level; there is no longer that dominance that Tsotsi usually has over him (Boston). Horizontal lines are also restful and peaceful.
Mandisi Mzenze
Mark Tollet
Bame Nkate
Nipho Matsane
Nkanyiso Tshwete
Shaun daFonseca
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