Elizabeth Analysis

Within the scene that we watch we can grasp the denotation of many things, but one of them are the serious facial expressions used by loyal servants and the Queen Elizabeth II. Firstly throughout the whole clip we seem to see Queen Elizabeth II with serious facial expressions throughout the whole of the clip, with slight glimpses of smiles when we see her flashbacks. The possible reason for her serious facial expressions could be for the director to indicate that Queen Elizabeth II realises how serious the role she is about to take on is, and must let go of childishness and weakness. The serious facial expressions on Queen Elizabeth II face could also be an indication of the emotion that has been stolen from the Queen. The serious facial expressions on the humble servants may be there to indicate that the servants really respect the Queen, and that they are dedicated to serving her.

Within these collections of scenes we also see glimpses of Queen Elizabeth II smiling during a flashback, and this may be done to help us emphasize that the emotion of happiness she once held, may have been torn from her yet it lingers. Another thing within these scenes that are evident is the de-saturated scenes which may have been done to show that the happiness/warmness is being torn from her, and that she is possibly living in a cold world, surrounded by cold people and possibly being forced to become a cold person. The flashbacks within these scenes could also have done to show that the life she once cherished and enjoyed has just flashed before her eyes, possibly showing that the real she is dying.

Close to the ending of this clip we seem to see bright lighting behind Queen Elizabeth II, after she finally received the title of Queen. This has been done to show that she has reached the end of the tunnel/light to show the real her or a part of her had died. The director of this film has given Queen Elizabeth II a bold structure/body language to show The Queens power, and a warm image to show that she still retains her old personality within her. Queen Elizabeth II has an appearance of a face painted white, red hair & red lipstick. Her face has been painted white to show that her emotion has disappeared somehow or she has died in someway, whilst her red hair and red lipstick are there to show her fiery passion. Her make up and clothing is almost as if she’s hiding behind the makeup. When Queen Elizabeth II has her hair cut its almost as if she is trying to make herself equal to men, and when she lets go of her hair in her hands, its almost as if she is letting go of people controlling her decisions.

The parted people when Queen Elizabeth II is walking down the court is almost as if she’s walking down the aisle to get married to England & for power showing something similar to the red sea parting. When Queen Elizabeth II is emotionless its like she is composed and prepared. And her voice expression is loud showing authority.

Within these scenes we also see a variety of scenes such as high angle & close-up. The high angle is of the top of the head of Queen Elizabeth II showing her vulnerability and the transition turns to her face to show that she is emotionless. A mid-shot is also used and these are mid-shots of Queen Elizabeth II, and the men she has had intimate relationships with in her past. The other men are the first to show their power and importance. This is soon after done for Queen Elizabeth II, to show her power and importance. We see a two-shot of the Queen and maid, almost as if they were saying goodbye to their relationship. There is also another two shot of her and her previous lover in a flashback to show how much she misses him, or holds on to the feelings of that relationship. There is a wide shot of the court/people showing the power and transformation of Queen Elizabeth II. When Queen Elizabeth II enters we see the director using a long-shot showing her entrance and power. There is a close-up of Queen Elizabeth II getting her haircut which shows importance and it’s quite symbolic. Finally there is an POV shot of the court people from the Queens perspective to show engagement.