Cinematic techniques

Below you can read about some of the cinematic techniques that are used in the movie Brick Lane (2007) directed by Sarah Gavron. 

Camera 

The film Brick Lane (2007) directed by Sarah Gavron uses a mixture of camera angles, movements, and perspectives for different effects. 

The film frequently uses windows as visual barriers to create a sense of distance and separation. For example, when Nazneen is looking out of the window of her flat, the shots are often framed to show part of the window frame or the curtain. This kind of frame within a frame shot highlights Nazneen’s longing to escape from the confines of her life as a housewife in the Bangladeshi community. The window becomes a metaphorical barrier that symbolizes the cultural and emotional isolation she experiences. Alternatively, windows also show Nazneen as an observer of life rather than an active participant, highlighting her lack of independence (00:23:00).

Several shots are also framed with the use of mirrors. Sometimes, this helps to create a sense of intimacy between the characters, and distances the audience from the scene, as though they are peeking into a private moment. This is particularly noticeable when Karim and Nazneen first ling...