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The Power of one is a great film that is very deep and powerful. John G Avilson brilliantly

showed us what it was like for South Africans throughout the year leading up to, during, and after

Apartheid. Lighting, Facial expressions, Long shots, and props are only a sample of film aspected

geniously used to show meaning and add depth to the film.

In this shot of the hang-em-up scene in the power of one lighting was effectively used. For instance

when the door is opened by the owner of the school. the lighting used makes the scene more dramatic

and gives power. This shows who in the scene has power and who brings fear into the characters that

they are playing. The director did this to bring power and make the scene show what the order of power

is and who controls who. This combined with the body language used when the school owner walks in

makes a great display of order. This aspect can be compared to symbolism because of the fear the nazi

symbol gives off and the power it produces.

Expertly used facial expressions are implemented well in the hang-em-up scene. For instance, after Batha,

the bully kills P.K.’s chicken his face shows sadness, and after P.K. pushes Batha out of frustration his

facial expressions show pain after Batha falls onto a flag that sticks in his bottom. This shows that facial

expressions are needed to bring out a more realistic feel so the audience can get more involved and be

able to relate to the pain that is brought through in the scene. This was done to help the audience

understand the pain and the feelings that the characters felt throughout the scene and allows the

audience to show empathy. This worked well with props so we could get a real feel for the scene and

why the characters made those facial expressions. This aspect can be compared to makeup because it

shows the physical outcomes of what happened and helps to show who the characters may be feeling

when something is happening. 

Long shots are utilized skillfully in the hang-em-up scene of the power of one. We see this when P.K.

first enters the room where you can see everyone and everything. This shows what everyone is doing

and how they are celebrating after they find out what Hitler is trying to do to take back the land which he

thinks is his. This was done to show everyone’s reaction and to show us if they liked what was happening

or not. This worked well with the symbolism used that shows nazi logos that were put everywhere like on

walls, flags, etc. This aspect can be compared to mid shots as in this scene they are also used to show

reactions on people and the feeling and expressions being produced.

Props are used effectively in the hang-em-up scene. For example, Props were used to show more depth

in the scene as the scene would be pretty basic and boring without them as they are huge in some parts

of the scene. This makes the audience understand that the props used are all important and help make

the scene relatable or easier to understand what the director is trying to do. This was done to show us in

full effect the length that the characters were going through to support the nazis and bully P.K. an

Englishmen. This worked well with the set design to help bring depth to the film and do similar things to

what the props are doing. This aspect can be contrasted with the set design because they both bring out

the same things and are both physical objects but the props are used for many different that isn’t just for

show. These both work well together and are great at showing more in the film and how genius the director

is.

John G Avilson shows his amazing skills in producing the 1992 film The Power of One. He shows his great

ability to use film aspects especially Lighting, Facial expressions, Long shots, and props. Many people

should watch this film as there are many things that can be taken from it that could help and improve

people’s lives as the film show us things like human rights and the power that one person can have on

the world.