Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Mise-en-scéne in film? Definition & Meaning Mise-en-scéne in a film is everything you see on the screen, such as the setting, decor, props, costume, hair, makeup, and lighting. The French phrase “meez-ahn-sen” literally means ‘staging‘ or ‘putting on action or scene.’ Believe it or not, there’s a little more to creating a film… Continue reading What is Mise-en-Scéne? Definition, Elements & Examples