My Brother The Devil
Directed and Written By: Sally El Hosaini
Starring: James Floyd, Fady Elsayed, Saïd Taghmaoui
Music By: Stuart Earl
Cinematography: David Raedeker
Edited By: Iain Kitching
Release Dates: 22nd January 2012 (Sundance), 9th November 2012 (United Kingdom), 22nd March 2013 (United States)
Running Time: 111 Minutes
Language: English
Box Office: $1,200,100
Order Of The Titles Sequence:
- Verve Pictures
- Wild Horse Film Company
- Rock Nest Entertainment
- Film Clinic
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Actor
- Producer
- Producer
- Producer
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
- Title
Camera
In the 3 minute sequence many camera shots were used. Hand held and tracking shots were used throughout, this was pivotal as made the sequence less informal and more urban. It increase the films reality and the audience engagement as it filmed as though they are apart of the film (Boys in the group). Wide/long shots as well as tracking shots aided the use of mise en scene, this is because it allowed the audience to focus on the location and props within the scene. The use of high and low angle so early on in the film was important as it shows the audience the different statuses between the characters. For example between the the brothers, there is always a high angle on the older brother and a low angle on the younger brother. This shows immediately that the younger brother has huge respect for his older brother and that he has more authority over him. Also a high angle was used when the younger brother was looking up at a plane, showing that though there a whole world out there he is trapped in this old estate, doomed to repeat his brothers mistakes. A POV shot was also used between the brothers, again this increases the audiences engagement towards the films as it makes them feel more connected.
Editing
Still images was used show poverty and violence within their community, this highlights the struggles the brothers face and shows how it is evident that their future will remain the same as everyone else on the estate. The use of black and white in the still images also bring darkness to the films as it encourages more empathy from the audience.Many cross cuts and match cuts were used to introduce different aspects of the brothers life, e.g. while the younger brother is in school his older brother is boxing, showing the masculinity and strength the older brother has and how a lot of pressure is put on the younger brother to do well in school, ending this cycle of him following in his brother footsteps. Though the film is suspected to be dramatic, in the 3 minute title sequence is very calm and relaxing, through the use on continuous editing. This may be done to increase the intensity of the drama from being non-existent to very high. The calm and tranquil start is also aided by slow-downed scenes between the brothers. As they as play fighting with each other, the use of it being slower, brings to light that in that very moment there is no drama between them and that everything is a peace.
Mise en scene
In the 3 minute sequence many camera shots were used. Hand held and tracking shots were used throughout, this was pivotal as made the sequence less informal and more urban. It increase the films reality and the audience engagement as it filmed as though they are apart of the film (Boys in the group). Wide/long shots as well as tracking shots aided the use of mise en scene, this is because it allowed the audience to focus on the location and props within the scene. The use of high and low angle so early on in the film was important as it shows the audience the different statuses between the characters. For example between the the brothers, there is always a high angle on the older brother and a low angle on the younger brother. This shows immediately that the younger brother has huge respect for his older brother and that he has more authority over him. Also a high angle was used when the younger brother was looking up at a plane, showing that though there a whole world out there he is trapped in this old estate, doomed to repeat his brothers mistakes. A POV shot was also used between the brothers, again this increases the audiences engagement towards the films as it makes them feel more connected.
Editing
Still images was used show poverty and violence within their community, this highlights the struggles the brothers face and shows how it is evident that their future will remain the same as everyone else on the estate. The use of black and white in the still images also bring darkness to the films as it encourages more empathy from the audience.Many cross cuts and match cuts were used to introduce different aspects of the brothers life, e.g. while the younger brother is in school his older brother is boxing, showing the masculinity and strength the older brother has and how a lot of pressure is put on the younger brother to do well in school, ending this cycle of him following in his brother footsteps. Though the film is suspected to be dramatic, in the 3 minute title sequence is very calm and relaxing, through the use on continuous editing. This may be done to increase the intensity of the drama from being non-existent to very high. The calm and tranquil start is also aided by slow-downed scenes between the brothers. As they as play fighting with each other, the use of it being slower, brings to light that in that very moment there is no drama between them and that everything is a peace.
Mise en scene
Mise en scene is vital for this films as it establishes that it is in fact an urban youth drama. The use of props such as bikes and tracksuits are stereotypes of what teenage boys whole live in council estate wear.
Sound
Throughout the sequence tranquil and peace music is played, this binary opposite of the urban film to the classical music is very important.
Sound
Throughout the sequence tranquil and peace music is played, this binary opposite of the urban film to the classical music is very important.
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