The Matrix- Textual analysis- the script writing process

• What extra elements are there in the film?
• Non diagetic sound, especially music but also sound effects
• Facial expressions, body language, non-dialogue acting
• Props+ sets (mise- en- scène)
• Camera movement + scope (mise- en- shot)
• The type of diagetic sound (voices)
• Extras
• Lighting- (mise- en- scène)
• Costumes- (mise- en- scène)
• Time of day
• Does the film’s dialogue + action derivate from the script?
• Yes for example
• Expletives removed
• Some dialogue shortened
• There are differences in how the scene plays out- e.g. backing into the corner not trying to escape

• Why does the final production end up diverging from the script?
• Extra elements: not a script writers job
• Film production= a collaboration + its hierarchy
• Scripts to flow while reading them
• Films sometimes cut
• Editing changes the film
• Intended audience- maybe language cut
• Some things just don’t work when acted (boring? Add extra impact? Etc.)
• Actors interpretation
• Technical limitations
• Budget limitations
• Directorial decisions