Mise-en-Scene "Lolita"

I think it is helpful to the reader to understand the "Mise-en-Scene" term in order to analyze the purposes of the author when using such techniques. It is a French term that originates in the theater. It refers to everything that goes into the composition of the shot, such as the framing, movement of the camera, lighting, etc. I chose the scenes right after Charlotte died, when Humbert took Lolita from the camp. Although at first it was not clear, it is obviously Lolita wasn't "an innocent girl". She said to Humbert he didn't care about her because he has never kissed her. Right after she said that, the scene was close with a strange sound and the image was turn to the outside as the car took its way through the street. It was left to the viewer imagination to create what happen then. When they arrived to the hotel, she told him in the room she wanted to play a "game" with him, but the game was never told to the public. Once again it was lead to our imagination. On that scene the light were not bright, creating a romantic atmosphere and the camera turns off immediately she turns near to Humbert face so the viewers couldn't see what happened next. The body language or movements of Lolita showed the director wanted to create a "flirty girl" as she was sit in a flirty position. Her voice was also created with the intention of seducing Humbert. It could be seen she was a 14 year old girl with the mind of a 40 year old woman with bad intentions. These Mise-en-Scene techniques are very useful to the directors to create the scenes and characters intended to express his particular ideas and atmosphere.