This is the opening sequence of Dead Mans Shoes directed by Shane Meadows. We chose to look at this opening as it has elements of a flashback in it and we also see the two characters walking in the countryside area, similar to our character walking in the open spaces of the beach.
In the sequence it cuts to and forth between the present time and what seems to be almost a home video of the two characters as children. One way in which the flashback is acheived is through this sepia colour and grainy film we see, this gives the impression of a home video feeling. We also see the screen is smaller than that of the screen which shows them in the present. All of these elements help distinguish between the "flashback" and the present.
In the present we see the two characters walking in the wide open space of the countryside dragging a back. The sequence has a feeling of sadness, this is partly due to the soundtrack and the slow cut rate seen in the sequence. Throughout this sequence we have the slow song playing as they walk through the hills. We also have quite a lot of long shots, these show their lonelyness, in such a wide space. With so many elements similar to our own production this was a vital piece of research.
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