However, the predominant lighting in the film is mass lighting. By way of example, we can mention all the scenes in the hairdresser’s and outdoors, especially during the day (figure 15).

3.3. Sicario

In the border area between the United States and Mexico, young Kate Macer, an idealistic FBI agent, is recruited by an elite Government force to fight drug trafficking. Under Matt Graver’s command, a cold member of the government forces, and Alejandro, an enigmatic advisor, the team takes on a mission that leads the woman to question her convictions about the war on drugs and the limits of the law.

3.3.1. Frequency of framing and close-ups

After viewing Sicario, we have been able to quantify that 188 close-ups are used compared to the 422 frames seen in 39 minutes and 25 seconds. The full shot and the medium shot appear 61 and 52 times, respectively. 35 cover shots are used, 26 connection shots, 16 insert shots, and 12 close-ups. The American shot is only used once, and the reaction shot appears 6 times.

Source: Fotograma, The Man who wasn’t there

Figure 15: Image of the hairdresser

Source: Photo. The man who wasn’t there

Source: Photo. The man who wasn’t there

Figure 13. Warehouse conflict

Figure14. Rehearsing his defense