Analysing films- The Godfather

The genre I am analysing is Crime/Drama; a classic example for this is 'The Godfather'. The genre is given away by the codes and conventions in the opening scene of this film, because of many techniques used. The dark lighting of the room with the dim lighting revealing his disgusted face gives a sinister effect which makes it seem rather mysterious and eerie. They then talk about the police and it seems very suspicious to the viewer which gives away the genre of crime and drama. The technical category in the codes and conventions used are the close ups on the godfathers fast to show is the most important character and a powerful one. The symbolic methods used are the costumes used such as the godfather’s tuxedo, as he is the only one wearing a tuxedo you can tell he is the important character and shows his wealth and power. The colours that are used are very dull and only have light on the characters faces so you recognise them and see what they look like and establish which ones are the important ones. When it’s dark and dull, it allows the viewer to think there is something bad happening and it’s a connotation for bad and unhappy. This gives you the idea some sort of criminal act is taking place as that is usually linked with bad things. The low key lighting provides anxiety in the atmosphere for tension. This keeps the audience on edge and expecting something. Another method is written, this is how they talk, the man who speaks first who is visiting the Godfather seems to be quite angry and worked up and nervous like when speaking as he seems to speaking to someone in charge. The godfather seems quite subtle and calm but a mysterious voice.