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Throughout the extract the sound links well with the lighting and colour this is due to the film having typical characteristics that would be associated with the genre. The parallel sound and contrast in lighting allow the audience to be wary of what they could expect during the extract. The use of parallel non-diegetic sound permits the audience to be familiar with the genre and it is the type of background music that would be linked with the genre. Also the director uses high-key lighting so the scene is perceived as more realistic and gives a natural effect. Therefore the use of these two key elements of film language by the director, this gives a more believable approach for the audience. Furthermore this is crucial for an historical film as the audience can't directly relate to the character's situation, however by following conventions that are attached to an historical adventure genre this remains the appeal of the film.