Delicatessen- Opening scene analysis

The opening is very strange and slightly amusing because we see a man hiding in a bin wearing a disguise made out of rubbish.
This then gives us the impression that this is a comedy fillm not a thriller.

  Visual

Visually, this film looks a little like a thriller, especially when played without the music. The setting is dark and dirty with rubbish scattered everywhere (even a hand). Sharp objects are present around the area which suggests some violent acts have taken place. The Mise en scène  is very dirty and damp with signs of violence.

Sound

The sound completely takes away the thriller effect/atmosphere because it sounds really cheerful. When this music is played with the opening, we can tell that it is a comedy.