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mise en scene

The arrangement of props, objects and decor displayed in a shot/frame.
Timmy don't you think that the 'mise en scene' in that shot was rather stupendous
by Thibault Giffard January 17, 2008
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Mise-En-Scene

Referring to an object that is most likely cool or obscure
Wow! Becky that cup is so Mise-En-Scene
by CassandraC September 30, 2020
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mise en scene

If you are a first year film student you may have heard this word, or seen it in class. This word is commonly overlooked and the definition doesn't live up to the standard of what this word TRULY means. The definition of mise en scene on Google is: the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play.
"the dynamic filmmaker is known for his inventive mise en scène"
the setting or surroundings of an event.

This tragic explanation doesn't do this word justice. Mise en scene is everything that a scene conveys feelings, colors, cinematography. This word in compass so much more then simply the arrangement of objects on screen its what the director wants you to feel and how hes doing it through the screen. Simply put mise en scene is EVERYTHING.
Yo Noah you watch that new Tarantino movie?
Ya the Mise was spewing through the screen.

Yo Noah you see Jake's fit
Ya his Mise en scene was auraful.
by Mrfaps12 December 10, 2025
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