childrens film opening sequences LION KING

At the opening of the sequence non-diegetic African music is played which sets the mood, scene and location of the film. The sun is rinsing in this part of the sequence which is symbolising start of a new day, giving it a melo tone. the The pace of the film is set by the way that the animals and walking and the pace of the music. The relationships between the characters is shown when they are all walking in unison with each other. The importance of the main character is shown when he is held up in front of everyone, and focused on by all the other animals. A panning shot is used when this happens which shows the scale of how many animals came to see him. Power of the lions is shown by them being on a raised platform compared with the rest of the animal kingdom. The song which is used is very iconic to the film, therefore when you hear this song you know what film it is.