Post 12: 9 shot analysis on 'Se7en'

• All nine shots have dark lighting, it is used to foreshadow the theme of the film and give the audience a preview that this is going to be a dark film. The use of dark lighting is common in the thriller genre as lack of light can hide things from us and is generally associated with mystery.
• There is no clear narrative as most of the shots are either of books or darkness, this gives a feeling of mystery and makes the audience want to know more.
• All of the shots are in the same lighting and there is a common theme of books and censorship. This makes the audience wonder what is being censored and why.