This film still is from 'Withnail & I' (1987) a black comedy produced by HandMade Films
I have chosen to analyse this still taken from the film because:
- of the calm expression and body language of Richard E Grant (left) is so calm which works as a juxtaposition with the over-exadurated anger of the middle police officer, giving quite a humorous effect
- also the framing of this shot tells the story. You can see the police van in the background and Grant is held against a car, so presumably he's been stopped for a driving related offence, which is most commonly drink-driving which is exactly what the offence was.
- and i find it quite funny that beside the anger in the police officers face you can see a bit of fear and the second officer doesn't seem to be gripping him very strongly, giving the impression they are both scared. This isnt the reality in the film, but this shot gives this impression
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