Representation of class - Casino Royale

This is a clip from James Bond Casino Royale. It is the last hand of the game.

Camerawork
In this clip there are lot of close-up shots, focusing on Bond's facial expression. There is also a tracking shot down the table, showing Bond in the forefront, linking into the fact that he is the main character. This also shows that he is most middle class man in the picture, as he seems to be in a different area to all of the other people on the table, even though they are all on the same table. There are also some mid-shots, taken from the background, to show you watching on the game.

Sound
In the clip there are examples of diagetic sound and non-diagetic sound. Firstly there is some diagetic sound, of background noise when the game is going on. Also when Bond reveals his hand there are sounds of applause and admiration. This refers to Bond being of the highest class, as he is the one winning. Non-diagetic sounds are used to build tension in the clip. The sounds of strings can be heard and to be built tension the pitch and volume rises.

Editing
The clips is edited to show a very exclusive members club. However, the members on the table are all wearing dark suits, the same in the background but Bond has a white shirt, contrasting this making him stand out. Also, the cross fades between Bond and his partner, showing there worry but his complete calmness.

Mise en scene
The overall appearance of the room, makes it look very upper-class - the attire they are wearing, the luxurious carpets and table, the bar.

Bonds suit makes him stand out

Bond's speech is perfect, similar to received pronunciation. Le Chifre's accent stereotypically suggests that he may be some sort of gangster. However his dress is that of an upper class man.