This is an
important scene in the film. The king knows war is coming and he will
inevitably die before it arrives. He also knows he looks upon the leader of his
city into the coming battle; but Baladin (Orlando Bloom) is unaware of this. In
the scene the King is likening the tactics used in chess to those needed to be
a great leader.
Camera shots
The scene opens with a close up on Baladin; the
audience can see he is respectful in the presence in the king, but not nervous. The audience can see he is inferior in the presence of the king but also knows this is right, and is to be respected.
The two men trade close-ups. This allows the audience
to feel involved in the conversation. It also means they are able to see the
facial expressions of each man as they speak meaning they are able to gauge
emotions throughout the conversation.
This close-up is used to great effect. This shot is
used to allow the audience to make the link between the tactics of chess, and
those qualities needed in a leader. The king is also speaking in the background
“A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, that man can also move
himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game”.
As the king is delivering his most crucial piece of
advice, the director uses an ‘over the shoulder’ shot. This allows the audience
to watch Baladin as he is listening and watch his reactions and expressions to
the King’s words.
Clip Review: Sound
The intensity of the scene is both increased and represented by the use of sound. The low tone of the double bass' foreshadow the mood and atmosphere the audience is about to share with the characters. A native american flute can be heard for a short time, this could be seen to represent the regal qualities of the king and again adds to the intense feeling in this scene.
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