Deutschland 83 close-textual analysis

Scene 1: Garden/BBQ scenes (East & West Germany)
4.58 – 8.20 and 34.00 – 37.20

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly mise-en-scene
- East Germany - the costume is more casual - shows the younger generation wearing more casual clothing
                                                                    - Emphasises the difference between East and West                                                                                         Germany/Family
                       - 80s retro feel - basics 80s costume
- In the East family is - valued, warm, welcoming, happy.
                                             - shown by the tracking/steady cam shot following Martin at the garden party
- ''That Reagan - danger to mankind'' - Auntie of Martin
-Prop - Nescafe coffee is cherished in the East as it is a western brand
- West is more formal
- Difference in Music  in the two different party scenes - Warm and happy in the East
Representation of East & West Germany / Family / Gender


Scene 2: Martin/Moritz first sees the West German supermarket 
14.30 – 20.25

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly mise-en-scene
Camera work - very rapid movement showing tension (Diversion) - which brings action  
Change in costume - 90's retro feel (PUMA)
                             - Branded - colourful and eye-catching
-Everything in west is colourful (Shows the life in the West is brighter
-Supermarkets very organised  showing post-modernism
Audio codes – particularly music
-Language difference in music shows westernisation
-Sudden change from calm and relaxed music to music that is very rapid which shows the tension whilst Martin is running away (parallel and non-diagetic0
-In the supermarket, they play 'sweet dreams' - diagetic, parallel - music specifically chosen to reflect Martins thoughts.
Representation of East & West Germany / Communism & Capitalism / Historical accuracy

Audience pleasures
-Visceral pleasure when the music starts to become rapid increasing tension for the audience (Diversion)

Scene 3: Training montage scene when Martin/Moritz learns how to be a spy
20.40 – 22.40

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly camerawork and editing
-Fast pace editing (montage)
-Quick rapid movement from one location and day to another which shows the pressure the character 'Moritz' is in which keeps the audience on their toes (Diversion0
-Final shot - low angle to demonstrate power showing Moritz is in danger
-Editing -usage of split screen and wipe transition
-Jump cuts
-Shots from behind other things to create that feel of a spy

Audio codes
-Voiceover (Modern) / Dialogue
-80's Music - Thumping
      -gives scene pace
-'Ping' - sound effect when the product were all on the screen

Audience pleasures
-Diversion - Due to pace which gives excitement
-Recognition
-German audience gets nostalgia and identity
-UK audience gets surveillance

Intertextuality
-James Bond - Spy thriller
     - Prop- Spy gadgets like the little camera
-Coming-of-age makeover scene 
-Example of post-modernism

Scene 4: Briefcase scene when Martin/Moritz is stealing the NATO nuclear plans
31.13 – 33.30

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly camerawork and editing
- Close-up: keys, Picking locks
-Close ups on the file: map and Ronald Reagans signature and top secret stamps
                   -fast-pace showing that it is slightly confidential
-Jump cuts when hes opening the briefcase - fast pace

 Audio codes – diegetic and non-diegetic sound
-Music - non-diagetic, creates tension/intensity
-Diagetic - exaggerated heavy breathing which shows stress and tension

Audience pleasures
-Diversion - incase Martin gets caught- due to personal relationships

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