The mummy

(Trailer for the mummy as I couldn't find the opening sequence)

The mummy, Directed by Steven Summers 1999. The narrative of the film fills the audience in on what's happened e.g. flash backs. It sets up the film. Tells the audience the story of how he became the 'mummy'.
Conventions displayed: Introduces the story, voiceover at the beginning, universal logo and no immediate credits.
Characters introduced: Imhotep - high preist who becomes the mummy. AncksuNamun - Pharaoh's mistress and Imhoteps lover. Pharaoh Seti.
Cinematography: positioning in the frame - close up of pharaohs wife's arm as he smears the paint. This sows it is an important part. A lot of gold colours worn and around the palace. costume - Pharaoh wears a big crown to show his importance. AncksuNamun wears a tight and revealing outfit.
Cameras/editing: graphic match of universal logo becomes the sun. Establishing shot of a pyramid. Panning and crane sots of the city. Over the shoulder shot of pharaoh and city. Sound of AncksuNamun's footsteps . Tracking shots of all the characters named.