Whilst I was doing my research on domestic violence a while
ago, I came across this online episode based on an aggressive and violent behaviour in relationships. It was directed
by Kore jakpor & Luntu Masiza. The episode is about a young couple living together for 2 years and
counting, the guy(Daren) has been using the girl (Rachel) as his punching bag
for a while. He puts her down emotionally and mentally, he makes her feel like
she isn't any good, nothing she does around the house is ever good enough for
him. In the first episode he is presented to be over dominant, aggressive,
violent and rude.
The episode starts
with an establishing shot of Rachel in the kitchen doing the dishes, this
automatically gives the viewer an idea the episode is going to be based on her.
Being the only character in the frame, brings a sense to the audience that
something is about to happen, it could either be good or bad, in this case it is bad,
because soon after her boyfriend comes in
and her facial expression changes from its neutral state to her looking
irritated and scared at the same time. The tension builds up as they start
talking over each other and they tone of voice gets louder, they Daren seems to
have had enough of shouting, he grabs her by the neck and shoves the crusts of
the bread he had in her mouth then pushes her against the wall. The music
playing in the background represents almost how Rachel’s feeling; she feels
.lost, unhappy and used.
This online episode
has helped and given more inspiration on what I want my final product to be.
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