HERO

In the motion picture, Hero, we see Jet Li vs Donnie Yen battling in an ancient Chess house. Mise en scene in the scene can be seen when the decor of the house is done out with traditional Chinese decor and has several oriental arches and brick/woodwork which can be seen carved into statues and posts. Chinese robes are worn by the characters with oriental stitch work and traditionally Chinese head wear, all of this adds to the Chinese feel.  

The atmosphere is one of peace and somberness which contradicts with the tense battle between the two characters. Sound can be heard as individual raindrops fall from the sky  and we can hear them loudly dropping onto the floor. This is done to show the serenity and beauty of the battle and defines it from other fight scenes which are usually ruthless, gruesome and brutal. This scene however is shown as balletic and the martial arts style is much more controlled and traditional.

Editing is used during several scenes to make slow-motion scenes during the fighting in order to draw out the scene and create more tension between the characters. This also fits in with the classic martial arts style. The colour also changes to black and white to show a dream like scene witch defines reality from the mind and further shows the fighting as being beautiful and stylish.

The music is also very traditional and an old man is seen playing an ancient Chinease instrument which creates a very balletic and dance like scene where the fighters treat the battle with honor and respect.

The presence of the old man also fits in with the genre as he is seen in many Chinease societys as a sense of wisdom and respect.