Leon - Mise en scene

Leon carries around lots of weapons – shows that he is not normal, maybe paranoia?
Ready to kill
Matilda is probably ashamed of the way her family dress and act – contrast between her and her family Lighting Lots of artificial lighting used – quite dark
His life is personified by the light; dark, glum, lonely.Uses the door hole to spy on people – shows he is an observer and possibly indicates he has a deeper personality than first perceived
He nurtures the plant – wants to care for something/someone – he has a delicate side
Contrast from the fact he may be religious – this contrasts his life where he freely kills people, even though religion forbids this, could be using religion to justify his actions, doing gods job possibly
Cares greatly about his plant – fills a void in his life, he wants to be lovedHis house is measly – not the typical home you’d expect for a hitman – doesn’t have a glamorous life