Meaning Through Perspective: A Mise-En-Scène Examination of the Film ‘Perfect Days’

Authors

  • Varnika Sharma Research Scholar, Affiliation Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
  • Dr. Karuna Sharma Assistant Professor, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29070/mcr59d70

Keywords:

Mise-En-Scène, Examination, Perfect Days

Abstract

This paper intends to provide a Mise-en-Scène analysis of the film Perfect Days and its cinematic language. The Japanese film "Perfect Days," directed by Wim Wenders was released in 2023. It was nominated for the 2024 Academy award. The film showcases fluctuations and contrasting solitude with loneliness, while also addressing themes of acceptance and acknowledgment. Specific scenes from the Japanese film are selected to analyze the five elements of mise-en-scène namely characters, stage, décor, light, and space, in order to comprehend their significance and the film's mood and meaning. The paper concludes that meaning has been constructed through these five aspects, despite the recurring scenes lacking the spoken, and how this has rendered the film particularly visually appealing.

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Published

2025-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
“Meaning Through Perspective: A Mise-En-Scène Examination of the Film ‘Perfect Days’”, JASRAE, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 112–119, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.29070/mcr59d70.

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education (JASRAE)

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Articles

How to Cite

[1]
“Meaning Through Perspective: A Mise-En-Scène Examination of the Film ‘Perfect Days’”, JASRAE, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 112–119, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.29070/mcr59d70.