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The Matrix and Mise-en-scene Mise-en-scene is a powerful and important cinematic technique in film. The specific usage of mise-en-scene allows the director to guide the viewer’s attention to a specific focal point so that important details are not missed, and other details can serve as the support of the frame. A scene that shows many effective elements for mise-en-scene is the “White Room” scene of the original Matrix. In this scene the directors, Andy and Larry Wachowski, put to use a minimal setting in a great way. Film scenes often use a wide range of props and background effects to present an image that is interesting to look at. On the other hand, this scene, takes place in a nearly empty and completely white room. In the room are only two chairs, a television, and a table. The two chairs are of red leather with wood on the ends of the arms. In between the two chairs is a television that appears to be from the