The Tudors

Within the scene shown in the TV drama 'The Tudors' many editing techniques are used. One of these is a shot/reverse shot sequence when you see the POV of the Englishman seeing the Frenchman and then shot of the Englishman coming towards the Frenchman. The scene becomes disorientating as a the Englishman is chased by the French. One way in which this is done is that the 180 degree rule is neglected. This could also show opposition between the characters showing the fear in the Englishman and making the audience feel symphatic for the Englishman. Also varied cut speeds creates disorientation.