Snow Whiteby Maria Gruber

Understanding Drama and FilmWS 2010

Long Shot (LS): Snow White is sweeping the floor, dreaming of her knight in shining armour, and does not notice the old beggar-woman behind her.

Over the Shoulder Shot (OTS): Snow White notices the beggar-woman.

What a strange old woman …

Medium Long Shot (MLS): The old beggar-woman is approaching, tempting poor Snow White.

Good morning, my dear. Look at this delicious apple … would you like to have it?

Two Shot (TS): First, Snow White is very suspicious.

Oh no! The Seven Dwarfs warned me not to take goods from strangers …

Medium Close Up (MCU): However, she is really tempted.

Oh my! I think this is the most delicious apple I’ve ever seen!

Medium Shot (MS): The old beggar-woman wants Snow White to eat the apple but Snow White hesitates.

Try it, my dear! Try it!

There is something wrong …

Close Up (CU): Finally, Snow White takes the apple.

Medium Long Shot (MLS): Snow White bites into the apple.

Ha! She does it!

Extreme Close Up (ECU): The apple gets stuck in her throat!

What’s that? Such a pain … oh, I feel so …

Medium Shot (MS): Snow White faints.

At last! Ha!

… tired …

High-Angle Shot: The old beggar-woman wants to be sure that Snow White is dead.

That’s your fate, my dear.

Long Shot (LS): The wicked stepmother hurries towards her castle.

I must look into the mirror! Snow White is dead now, so I am the most beautiful woman in the land!