TV: Deutschland 83 Close-textual analysis

Scene 1: Garden/BBQ scenes (East & West Germany)
4.58 – 8.20 and 34.00 – 37.20

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly mise-en-scene
  • Americanised culture- BBQ
  • Circling of camera gives sense of closing in on Martin (typical of spy genre)
  • Colourful
Representation of East & West Germany / Family / Gender
  • East is much more dull/grey
  • More traditional music, however young people was inside enjoying pop music showing the disconnection of youth in East
  • West much more vibrant in colour
  • Celebratory of other cultures- reference to "black" music

Scene 2: Martin/Moritz first sees the West German supermarket 
14.30 – 20.25

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly mise-en-scene
  • Mass production of consumer goods
  • More options
  • POV shot makes audience identify with Martin
Audio codes – particularly music
  • Pop music from America
  • Upbeat tempo



Scene 3: Training montage scene when Martin/Moritz learns how to be a spy
20.40 – 22.40

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly camerawork and editing
  • Behind bushes and windows in a surveillance style
  • Makes audience feel as if they are spying on the spy
  • James Bond-esque
Audience pleasures
  • Audience sees time passing by through montage
  • Development of Martin's skills
Intertextuality
  • Reference to Rocky's training scenes
  • James Bond styled gadgets

Scene 4: Briefcase scene when Martin/Moritz is stealing the NATO nuclear plans
31.13 – 33.30

Make notes under the following headings:

Technical codes – particularly camerawork and editing
  • Awkward Low angle shot of Martin's facial expression
  • Focus on sweating as time goes on
  • Shocked expression when he uncovers plans
  • In corner of room like CCTV

Audio codes – diegetic and non-diegetic sound
  • Heavy breathing indicates panic

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