How to tell when a relationship is over-Tony Roche

The location of this short film is a small everyday kitchen, making the characters and their relationship relatable. The first shots before the title shows the couple in happier days, laughing and joking. The last shot before the title shows what the relationship has become, boring and monotonous. The title flashes up in white font, accompanied by a bell chime. The connotations of which is death of the relationship, supporting the title. As the signs that signify the end of a relationship appear, a simple drum beat accompanies the comedy on screen. It builds up as the film progresses, bringing in a bass guitar, keyboard etc. The mise-en-scene varies, the wine compliments the 'You try to get the magic back' scene as it has connotations of romance and luxury. Dimmed lights are meant to set a cosy atmosphere, but the lighting in this scene makes it look a bit drab and uninviting. The 'You feel like youre in a French film' scene employs clever techniques to achieve the French theme. The scene is in black and white, cigarette smoke is all throughout the kitchen, the male is wearing a smart black suit, and the accordian music is all reminiscent of Film Noir. In the 'The other person isnt there anymore' scene the ticking of the clock signifies the passage of time and impatience.