CONTENT NOTE: This text is about abuse. Please take good care of yourself as you read on.
The short film deals with the treatment of victims of domestic violence. The character Paul was abused by his father. Paul was an outsider after his father’s abuse and tries to take revenge on the caretaker because of his failed behaviour. He took photos of pupils that crossed the line. Raúl has also experienced violence from his father to a lesser extent, which unconsciously influences his judgement of Paul. Paul and Raúl show how eleven abuses in the family context can be anchored in a person and that it should be easier to seek help from society.
Germany 2024, 19min Director and screenplay: Amechi Oji, Production: Amechi Oji and Jakob Bey, Cinematography: Jakob Bey Sound: Julia Brüning and Tom Sauer
The film was produced by Omenka Films Münster and supported by the Filmwerkstatt Münster.
Raúl, who comes from a difficult background, decides with his friend Mateo to steal laptops from their old school.
However, when they catch a former classmate called Paul trying to kill the caretaker, a conflict arises. He claims that the caretaker is abusing pupils.
The three boys try to find a solution, although Raúl seems prejudiced. But when Paul tells them something about his past, the three slowly become friends.
Film style: Jakob Bey