The film The Godfather is spectacular in more ways than just one. The plot and acting might be amazing but, the way that mise-en-scene is used also adds value to the film. There are many different ways to look at the mise-en-scene in this film but i'm just going to look at the props.

Props have a vital role in The Godfather in both instrumental and metaphorical ways. Instrumental props are those that are used according to their normal function. When a prop is metaphorical, it hold a deeper meaning to part of the film. A metaphorical prop could show a theme or even allude to a character's feelings. An instrumental prop in this film would be any of the weapons that are used by the characters. On the other hand, a good example of a metaphorical prop would be the desk in the Don's office.

In my opinion, the most important prop in the film is the desk in Don Corleone's office. Throughout the film the desk is a separation between the Don, the rest of the family, and the people that come to ask the Don for advice or help. The only time that anybody beside the Don of the Corleone family comes behind the desk, is when they're invited. The desk is a symbol of the Don's power and also of the difference between the roles in the family. The first prop that you see in the film is the desk, and it is also the last one at the end when the family is moving out of the house.