Shawshank Redemption And Film

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the idea that Shawshank exists to contain individuals from the outside world, to torment them with the beauty of nature, yet, force them to exist in a world of ugliness and hatred. Every scene within the prison is framed by bars and dark sombre grays or blues as backdrop, the effect of which is to indicate the oppressive nature of life in "inside" and the dominance of the prison in the lives of every individual.
The repression of Shawshank, as well as the enforced routine, is depicted by the film makers through lighting, camera angles and music. The majority of scenes have no background music; the impact of silence achieving the purpose of indicating the lack of life within and refusal to allow any expression, very effectively. The only music that actually dominates a scene is where Andy lock himself in the wardens office and plays Italian opera over the tannoy system. The impact this has on the other prisoners, transfixing them, shows how Andy is different; not one of "them". ...

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