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Three Camera Shots:

The big close up at 0.46 reflects the tense atmosphere as the characters talk, revealing the realisation that they don't know where the doctor is. In the big close up, the woman's face is the main point of focus with very little background shown.

The two shot of the two characters at 1.18 successfully communicates how the character calls out the woman as the doctor 'deposed' her, sharing a glimpse of what might have happened in the past, leaving the audience wondering if something had already happened between the woman and the doctor. 

There are plenty of medium close ups in this clip, such as the one on 0.26 or 1.00. This leaves the audience to feel as if they're really in that meeting. 

One Camera Angle:

At 3.31, there is a high angle of character looking up which flips the usual meaning of a high angle. Usually, a high angle makes the subject feel weak, small and easily dominated, but in this clip, the character is looking upwards means they are looking at something greater than themselves. 

Mise en Scene: Costume

At 2.30, there is a scene of a character standing tall and saluting. You would expect his costume to reflect this, but the directer has intentionally chosen to put him in smart casual by giving him a dark blue dress shirt with the first button undone, and light blue braces.