'ZEN' OPENING ANALYSIS

During class we watched the opening sequence to a series called Zen. There were many obvious indicators that this programme is a crime drama. The programme ‘Zen’ is a BBC drama series that has an opening title sequence which clarifies the genre.

One example is a shot of a stone building where “Questura” which translates as Police Headquarters, which establishes a clear link to the crime/ detective genre.
Police connote action and criminal offences. 

We can identify the location almost immediately as there are a few shots of old Italian buildings and landmarks. This, alongside the colours of the Italian flag used, allows the audience to recognise that the programme is set in Italy.

Another indicator is the images of guns all over the screen in a deep red colour. This connotes violence and action, allowing the audience to envisage what the show consists of. The red is a deep, red which symbolises blood and therefore intense, dangerous situations.