BLUE VELVET

Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet was written by David Lynch and was released in 1986. David Lynch was born in Missoula, Montana, USA on the 20^th of January. The place that he was born in was the same type of small American town that are used in his films.

At the beginning of the opening scene there is a lot of red, which could symbolise danger. There were red roses and also a red fire engine. These could both symbolise that something bad is going to happen. Another flower that is shown is a Lilly. A Lilly symbolises death so this could reflect on what is going to happen in the opening scene. Behind the two sets of flowers there is a white picket fence. This is a stereotypical item that is linked with America around this time. America is also symbolised when it shows the red roses, the white fence and the blue sky as it is the colours of the American flag.

Towards the start of the opening scene there are some children that are being crossed over a road by a Lollipop lady, which offers a sense of security as they are being crossed without any dangers. This can start to relax the audience as they may feel safe and that nothing bad is going to happen. There is however, a red sign that says stop and can reflect on the idea of red symbolising danger. There is an establishing shot that shows a stereotypical American house. This helps the audience to understand where the film is being set and what type of setting it is. After that there is a shot showing a garden, which is in perfect condition and reflects on the idea of everything being perfect and happy. With everything being so perfect it makes you think that something is going to happen. There is also a shot that is filming a television and on the television there is a black and white horror film on which could reflect what is going to happen in this scene.

The music in the background is relevant to the film as it is called Blue Velvet. Also, it is a stereotypical type of song from this time in America. As the scene progresses and something tense happens the music begins to blur out and has a suspenseful tune that over takes it. There isn’t any dialogue in this scene, which adds to the suspense of it, as you do not know the characters or what they are thinking.