The Movie ‘Life’

Let's review the mise-en-scene of the 1999 movie Life! What is the mise-en-scene? To me it's everything! Mise-en-scene means “placing on stage”; it is the arrangement of everything in the frame. It’s what helps to elevate and tell the story. Set design and location, lighting and wardrobe, makeup, and actors' performances- everything you see and hear. Let’s dive into Life and see how the mise-en-scene brought authenticity to the story!