Here is the interrogation from the Dark Knight:
The clip starts with dimmed lighting which quickly raises to show the Joker's head being smashed into the table, this immediately states that the clip is action/thriller as the interrogation is almost a torture session from the start. There are then a few lines of dialogue to emphasis the characters as well as the story, this is effective as the interrogation gives the audience a link to the characters as well as being an actual interrogation. At the same time as this is happening the music in the background seems to be ambient noises, building up tension.
Then the clip takes a violent turn which starts with Batman pulling the Joker over a desk and smashing him into a wall. This shows the audience that the character of the Batman will do whatever it takes to find out the information he needs to know, everything that is except break his one rule of not killing anyone. The interrogation speeds up meaning the cut aways are quicker and the music becomes louder, all signalling that tension is at a peak and something is about to give. Here is a screen shot from a particularly violent shot:
Things I've learnt from watching the Dark Knight interrogation clip would be that the interrogation will have to be interesting and involve a number of shots, some bizarre and some revealing. The storyline of the interrogation will need to be solid and provide good detail as well as being good to watch. All in all the interrogation scene will be vital to our opening meaning we will have to have a interesting story as well as being visually interesting and dynamic.
