mise-en-scene

mise-en-scene
noun

Synonyms of mise-en-scene
1
a
: the arrangement of actors and scenery on a stage for a theatrical production
b
: stage setting
2
a
: the physical setting of an action (as of a narrative or a motion picture) : context
this ordinary house that became the mise-en-scene of an extraordinary drama
—E. M. Lustgarten
b
: environment, milieu
enjoyed the mise-en-scene of suburban Miami


Did you know?
In French, mise en scene literally means "the action of putting onto the stage." The term's use originated in stage drama, where it refers to the way actors and scenery props are arranged; as its usage expanded into other narrative arts, its meaning shifted. In film production, mise en sc;ne refers to all of the elements that comprise a single shot; that includes, but is not limited to, the actors, setting, props, costumes, and lighting. The director of a play or film is called the metteur en scene—literally, "one who puts on the stage."

Synonyms
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scenery
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Choose the Right Synonym for mise-en-scene
background, setting, environment, milieu, mise-en-scene mean the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs.

background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development.

the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots
setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.

a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting
environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development.

the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents
milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.

an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation
mise-en-sc;ne strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.

a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-sc;ne
Examples of mise-en-scene in a Sentence
an era in which the mise-en-scene of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular
the movie captures the mise-en-scene of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war
Recent Examples on the Web
Andersson’s mise-en-scene owes some obvious debts to the likes of Tati and Fellini, but his tragicomic deadpan remains entirely his own.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
The full mise-en-scene of Biles, Lee, Chiles, Carey, and Rivera wearing their final look beneath a cascade of red, white, and blue confetti communicated a distinct narrative from Minneapolis’ central arena where the games were held.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024
And last night, between 50th and 49th Street, a festive spectacle took place as Saks Fifth Avenue and Dior unveiled their mesmerizing mise-en-scene window display, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023