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Inside Brutus’ tent.

Night before the Battle.

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Brutus leads his army to settle down and rest for next day’s battle.

Characters in scene

Brutus.

Point of scene

Showing that something strange is going to happen.

Conflict

Brutus tries to figure out what happens but is a little bit scared.

Ending/Central question

What happens at the night before the Battle and how does it related to Brutus?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Mise en scene-Settings. Many black tents are located on the battlefield and the wind blows the flags strongly. The biggest one is red which belongs to Brutus.

Mise en scene-Lightings. All the tents are under the darkness of night and only a very low-key yellow light inside the red tent, showing that Brutus couldn’t sleep before the Battle.

Mise en scene-Facial expressions. Brutus noticed all the weird things and were a little bit scared by them. He was also a little bit confused, trying to figure out what exactly happens.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on Micro aspects:

The night before the Battle, many tents are set up by Brutus’ soldiers on the battlefield. The big red tent is set in front of all the other tents (settings). It is a very dark night with a terrible thunderstorm.

The winds blow the flags strongly and make noisy sounds. Rain falls on the tents heavily and lightings appear every few seconds, making the sky frequently change between dark and bright. The thunders are roaring like an angry lion (settings and lighting).

Several crows appear on Brutus’ red tent, making noise, seems to tell the happening of a tragedy. Crows are never good omens. It is a strange and freezing night (settings and lighting).

In Brutus’ tent, Brutus sits on a wooden chair with silk on it. There is a glass of wine on the table nears Brutus chair. Brutus leans forward with his face covered in his hands. Still remains silent, he raises his head and looks out through the tent. He notices all the symptoms and shakes his head; he knows that they are not good symptoms at all. (body language and facial expressions).

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Inside Brutus’ tent.

Midnight before the Battle.

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Bad symptoms appear at the night before the Battle and Brutus is confused.

Characters in scene

Brutus and the spirit of Caesar.

Point of scene

Showing the audience what those bad symptoms all lead to.

Conflict

Brutus discovers the spirit of Caesar and is frightened.

Ending/Central question

What do all the symptoms lead to?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Sound- Diegetic sounds of strong wind and flapping door of Brutus’ tent are used. Non-diegetic sound of Caesar’s motif appeared before he enters Brutus’ tent.

Cinematography- Close up is used on Brutus’ face to show his facial expression and a medium shot is used on the door of the tent when Brutus stares at it.

Editing- A zoom-in is used as Brutus approaches the tent door.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on Micro aspects:

Strong winds are like howls of the hellhounds; they try to enter the tent door, making noisy flaps (sound). Brutus just can’t sleep. The camera tills up from ground to the door as Brutus raises his head and looks at the tent door (editing). A medium shot at the door showing Brutus discovers the blue flashing light behind the door (cinematography/lighting). A close up at Brutus’ face shows his doubt and fear. A zoom-in with handheld on the door is used while Brutus approaches the door slowly and carefully, bewaring the “thing” behind the door (editing).

Non-diegetic sound of string instruments create tension as Caesar appears and slowly opens the door. Diegetic sounds are used when Brutus falls back and spills the wine in glass to the ground. Low-tone drums create non-diegetic sounds which goes along with Caesar’s each step towards Brutus (sound).

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Inside Brutus’ tent.

Midnight before the Battle.

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The spirit of Caesar appears in Brutus’ tent and frightened Brutus.

Characters in scene

Brutus and the spirit of Caesar.

Point of scene

Showing the audience that Caesar still has the ambition to see Brutus fail in the Battle even he (Caesar) is already dead.

Conflict

The encounter of Brutus and Caesar.

Ending/Central question

Why does Caesar’s spirit appear in Brutus’ tent and what does he exactly want from Brutus?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Editing- Zooms are frequently used to show the mysterious Caesar’s spirit, particularly a reverse zoom when Caesar walks towards Brutus. A graphic match taking Brutus back to the murder and a fade away also show typical supernatural characteristics of spirits.

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A reverse zoom is used filming Caesar approaching Brutus (editing). Brutus raises his head with fear and Caesar looks into Brutus’ eyes; Brutus can’t avoid them. An extreme close up at one of Caesar’s eyes stays for a few seconds and a graphic match is used turning the eye into the round hall of Senate, where the murder was conducted. A black and white montage showing the whole process of murder in the Senate is used as Caesar shows Brutus why he (Caesar) is here for, Brutus’ life (cinematography / editing).

After telling Brutus about the Battle and his fate, Caesar walks away through the door and fades into deep dark at the very end of the tent door as all the weird symptoms disappeared (editing).

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Inside Brutus’ tent.

Before daybreak of the Battle day.

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Caesar’s spirit warns Brutus that he (Brutus) is going to die in the Battle.

Characters in scene

Brutus.

Point of scene

Showing the audience that Brutus still can’t sleep even Caesar has left.

Conflict

Brutus is struggling with the question whether to fight or not because Caesar had warned him (Brutus) that he’s going to die in the Battle.

Ending/Central question

What are Brutus’ reactions after Caesar’s spirit leaves?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Performance- Brutus is thinking over a question: Whether to fight or not, over and over again. He just can’t make up his mind because he has got the warning from Caesar.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on Micro aspects:

Brutus is panting but soon calms down. He sits down on the edge of his bed, arms crossing in front of his chest. He sighs and shakes his head again, wanting to get rid of this annoying thing (head movement). He stands up, walking from left to right and right back to left, again and again. The expression on his face is more than complicated; a mix of burden, responsibility, weariness, uncertainty, and doubt (facial expression). But somehow, he knows that there’s still a little bit of sanity deep down in his heart.

He lies on the bed and tries to sleep. He tosses and turns in his bed, because every time he closes his eyes, the montage of Caesar’s murder in the Senate is replayed in his brain automatically (body language). He sits up, takes a deep breath, and walks out his tent.

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Outside Brutus’ tent.

Before daybreak of the Battle day.

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Brutus tries to figure out whether to fight or not but he can’t. He is totally confused and still can’t sleep.

Characters in scene

Brutus and his wife.

Point of scene

Brutus’ wife is a vital factor on Brutus’ final decision.

Conflict

Brutus’ wife tells him that he should think for the Roman people.

Ending/Central question

What is exactly Brutus’ final decision?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Mise en scene-Settings/Lightings. Dawn is going to break and everything is peaceful and still silent. Whole picture turns from low key to a higher key.

Sound- No sound track is used in this scene, only natural diegetic sounds and human voice, creating the extreme silence before the bloody and violent battle.

Performance- Brutus’ wife stands close to Brutus and says something to him by his ear softly while he seems a bit lost. Brutus’ face changes when he decides to fight.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on Micro aspects:

Sun rises slowly behind the mountains and its light turns the whole picture from a low key to a higher key. Tender winds blow the grass and the sunlight turns the grass a bit golden. No rain and thunderstorm any more, and the whole world is still asleep, except Brutus, and his wife (mise en scene).

Brutus’ wife leans on Brutus, her arms surrounding his neck. She tells Brutus to do things which are good to the Roman people and she believes that he will make the right decision. Brutus doesn’t look at his wife, instead, he just looks at the horizon far away and listens to his wife silently (performance/sound).

Slowly, Brutus’ face turns from doubtful to determined and finally to soft. He makes up his mind to fight and wants to say goodbye to his wife. He looks back at the face of his wife, and gives her a kiss one her forehead. Tears come out from the eyes of Brutus’ wife (performance).

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Outside Brutus’ tent.

Morning of the Battle day.

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Words from Brutus’ wife made Brutus make up his mind to fight for Roman people’s good.

Characters in scene

Brutus and his soldiers.

Point of scene

Showing Brutus’ determination for the Battle.

Conflict

Brutus prepares for the Battle.

Ending/Central question

What is Brutus going to do after deciding to fight in the Battle?

Key Micro aspects employed and brief description of their use

Editing- Many shots are put together all using cuts to film Brutus dressing up himself.

Cinematography- Using many close ups to show the equipment. And an extreme long shot shows Brutus’ army getting ready.

Sound- Non-diegetic drums are continually hit along with march played by several trumpets and trombones. Diegetic sound of a horn blown by a soldier indicating that the dawn has broken.

Scene description (without dialogue) focusing on Micro aspects:

       Extreme close ups are used on Brutus’ armour, helmet, and belt when he puts them on, ties them up and checks them twice. The shots are put together using cuts in just a few seconds then the camera slows down to film Brutus picking up his sword and shield (cinematography/editing). A soldier brings Brutus his favourite war horse. Medium shots are used filming Brutus brushing the mane of his horse tenderly and patting its head and neck (cinematography/performance). He knows that this is the last time to see his horse.

       Non-diegetic sound of drums appear when Brutus dressing himself up but the volume turns down when Brutus is taking care of the horse. Diegetic sound of a horn is used when everything is prepared (sound) then very soon becomes silent. A close up is used filming Brutus raising his head with determination shines in his eyes (cinematography/performance).

Camera quickly turns to the reverse angle and films a large-scale army lining up trimly, but silently, waiting for the up-coming battle (editing).