Professional Analysis 1


The film example being used->  https://youtu.be/QugooaNRnsk?si=aFwKMJAlNlkSNYTP

 The film opens with an establishing shot of the protagonist in their everyday environment. The framing immediately shows their relationship with their phone, suggesting dependency. A medium shot is used to show natural behaviour.

A series of close-ups and insert shots focuses on the phone screen and the protagonist’s facial expressions.
These shots highlight:

  • constant checking of notifications
  • emotional reactions to online content
  • the compulsive routine of scrolling

The tight framing isolates the character, symbolising obsession with their gadgets.


The film shows the character ignoring the people around them. Wider long shots and two-shots emphasise distance from others. Composition places the protagonist physically present but mentally absent, reinforcing the theme of digital isolation.


The protagonist (a little boy) looks around, seeing people (adults around him) immersed in their devices.

There is a scene that shows a woman’s dual life (social media vs reality), which is an essential message (especially for teenagers and young adults) that not everything you see on social media is real.  



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