Full Textual analysis 1: “Land of The Free” - By The Killers
Textual analysis 1: “Land of The Free” - By The Killers CINEMATOGRAPHY POV shots mainly used. This add a feeling of inclusion for the audience, as you feel more involved and as if you are really there. They are filmed by a hand held camera, this amplifies the feeling of involvement, and intensifies the vulnerability that the refugees were feeling, whilst also keeping the audience engaged. They have included many scenes with bright and vivid flashing lights, similar to those used by the emergency services. These are alarming and help to grasp the viewers attention. However, they employ a sense of discomfort, as they reflect unhappiness and feelings of distress and terror. A thorough use of wide tracking shots. These enable us to grasp the location of the shot, and understand the extreme conditions that these refugees have to face. This sparks emotion amongst the viewer, whilst also helping to tell the story of the journey that is taken. Whilst these shots are heart-wr...

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