The Great Gatsby is a visually stunning film created by Baz Luhrmann. The screenshot that I have chosen to analyse is from one of the many party's Jay Gatsby throws at his mansion. Jay Gatsby is obviously a fictional character and the creators of the film had to create a huge party that would be thrown in the 1920's.
The main part that gives away the time period is the clothes that are worn. The costumes were designed by a lady called Catherine Martin who received help from Miuccia Prada. It is mainly the dress designs and the jewellery worn by the women which is a big hint to the time period as most of the men in this scene are just wearing suits which are still worn even today.
The fireworks in the shot show the enormity of the party as there are obviously a lot. Also fireworks at the time where very hard to get hold of and extremely dangerous.
You can see the conductor on the podium with his back to the camera and the band stood off to the right and the left which suggests that there is music at this party. Again is is an orchestra rather than speakers which reinforce the time period that the film is set.
The pool, the band , the fireworks and the butlers all stood around suggest that Jay Gatsby is very rich.
There is nothing in this scene that suggests where the party is in the world.
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