mise en scene

[mee zahn sen] Origin

mise en scène

[mee zahn sen]
French.
1.
the process of setting a stage, with regard to placement of actors, scenery, properties, etc.
2.
the stage setting or scenery of a play.
3.
surroundings; environment.
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mise en scene
1833, from Fr. mise en scène.
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