“A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order. » In this essay I will analyze a 4 to 6 minute sequence from the film Slumdog Millionaire. I will also explore the use of staging and cinematography used during this sequence. The film is about a young boy Jamal who lives in the slums with his mother and older brother. Jamal is forced to flee the slums with his brother after religious mobs attack the slums, killing many people, including their mother. The film focuses on his life and his struggle to reunite with his love Latika, after Salim takes her away. Danny Boyle (the director) uses the realistic mode of filming to give the audience a feeling of connection and sympathy for Jamal. The film demonstrated realism in its most serious and surreal moments. Boyle uses a unique style to create a profound effect of joy and happiness in a place full of poverty, racism and religious conflict. Boyle designed the shots to establish the effect of cruelty and poverty on the protagonist. The film received a mixed reaction from Indian audiences. The non-linear narrative of the story confuses the audience. However, Boyle used flashbacks creatively to tell the story visually rather than using an on-screen narrator. The film shows different stories simultaneously working towards the same plot. The storyline serves as an answer to all the questions asked in the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” » where Jamal answers all the questions by remembering his past. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get an original essay As the film's narration consists mainly of flashbacks, I will consider two different flashbacks of Jamal's life in the slums as a child. . The first will be (05:44 to 08:55). This scene begins with the children playing on a track near the slums. We can see the bright colors and use of music depicting a happy childhood. The centered medium shot of Jamal with a plane overhead gives the audience a good look at the child. Suddenly, as the cops start chasing the kids off the private property, Boyle uses this scene to show life in the slums from a very close-up perspective. The use of the handheld camera and the narrow streets or galis depict the space and put the audience in the actor's shoes. Aerial view of the slums The aerial view of the slums is the only photo that stands out. It's a message to the public after walking through the narrow passages using handheld shots, to get a broader look at the slums. As we move forward, the boys rejoin their mother, who yells at them and takes them to an overcrowded school. During the classroom scene, as the camera cuts to slow motion, we can see all the children wearing blue uniforms, which gives a sense of order in a chaotic environment. As we move forward, Jamal is asked a question indicating several different things, but the word that stands out is religion. Jamal returns in the flashback and cuts to a sunny day. Boyle uses a Dutch angle also known as Dutch Tilt to show the bright colors of the clothes on the train tracks and the sound of the train, everything seems to be normal. The daily routine of slum dwellers. Children play in the water to protect themselves from the heat, everyone seems to use their limited resources in the slums, going about their business. Using general sounds creates a.