MWAH | Omeleto Drama
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2020
- A teenager encounters a man who wants her attention.
MWAH is used with permission from Nina Buxton. Learn more at ninabuxton.com.
A young teenage girl is leaving her friend's house at night. As she gets on her bike to ride the short distance home, a car pulls up next to her, and one of the people inside makes a kissing noise at her when they're side-by-side at a stoplight.
Trying to move along and mind her own business, the young girl takes off on her bike. But for a few minutes, the car trails after her, and the girl begins to worry about what will happen next.
Writer-director Nina Buxton's economical but powerful drama takes a small but incendiary moment in one young woman's daily life and amplifies it with superlative craft and intelligence, illustrating how one seemingly small cat-call can assume ominous proportions.
The confident, sure-handed craftsmanship leans on the power of camera, editing and performance to create its thriller-like intensity. The dialogue is very sparse, but the storytelling breaks down each beat of the young girl's encounter and flight with deft precision.
With the lack of dialogue and musical score for much of the film's action, the sound design takes on added import, as do the images, which show just how alone the girl is and her growing fear as the car trails after her on the road. These pared-down elements draw the focus to the girl's subjective experience, each sound and movement causing her to question her safety and realize her vulnerability.
Young performer Bethany Whitmore gives a powerful, subtle performance that proves pivotal to the film's evocation of suspense and fear. The acting is really a series of realizations, as the girl moves from a position of youthful, almost innocent freedom to a feeling of being potentially hunted as prey. Each shift in the girl's consciousness forms the crux of the drama, and the care and precision that the camera and editing take to capture these beats in Whitmore's performance is key to its resonance. As the girl embarks on her escape, she may elude physical danger for now -- but her anxiety and sense of endangerment will likely linger.
The most powerful aspect of MWAH is in how it applies the craft and sensibility of the thriller genre to an ordinary, everyday moment, bringing us inside the small but intense fear evoked when our sense of safety is punctured in a seemingly small, supposedly harmless way.
"Micro-aggression" is a very current term in the public discourse, yet the gift of MWAH is to make these abstract concepts emotional, concrete and, sadly, highly relatable. Leveraging the power of cinematic storytelling to elongate and expand tiny moments into full journeys of emotion and intimacy, a seemingly small gesture can take on loaded significance, depending on your position in society and life, and a bike ride at night can assume the terror and fear of a chase in a horror film. It's only for a few minutes for the young girl -- but those minutes can seem like hours when it's possible that your safety, or very life, hangs in the balance. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
why do people do this? seriously, what satisfaction do they get from catcalling & scaring A CHILD??
Same reason Dems need your vote
@@MrVC Ironic. History writes some truly interesting lines.
dont underestimate what kids are capable of.
That was the longest red light ever.
Something so simple, yet I’m getting a panic attack over it.
You can see instantly her survival instincts kick in and she’s just focused on getting home.
This is my biggest fear of all time, you have to be SO cautious.
This is why I got my mum to pick me up all through high school hahahaha
That's great u got mum who picks u up daily ❤️
But if you ever find yourself alone at night in similar circumstances (and you definitely SHOULD NOT. but sometimes it is unavoidable) DO what she did, but you can do so much more!!!. This is kind of unrealistic in that she appears to be in a fringe urban/suburban area and, unless it is like friggin 3am (keeping in mind, that some people up at that hour are up to no good as well), it is unlikely that there would not be a SINGLE other car passing by or a house alight with actual humans in it!!! Scream bloody murder at the top of your lungs while still evading. If you see anyone whomsoever, SCREAM FOR THEM "CALL 911. I AM BEING FOLLOWED BY A STRANGE MAN IN A CAR WHO HAS MADE LEWD GESTURES AT ME!!!!" You have to trust that 99% of people wish you no harm. Some may be somewhat apathetic and many will definitely not physically intervene, but someone WILL call 911. You are bound to find someone who will help you. Still, DON"T GO IN ANYONE'S car or house (sometimes they work as teams, with one other car pretending to be your "savior"). Carry pepper spray. If you are somehow grabbed, don't be afraid to kick him in the balls or gouge his eyes with your fingers or anything on you (house keys are great). If you get really desperate break a house window (that will get their attention) or even better, the window of a business (alarms will go off). Ask a man or woman to stand with you until help arrives if at all possible.
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You kind of have an advantage on a bike that a car does not, to be honest. No car can maneuver like a bike can, no car can go places a bike can. I grant it is scary, but if you keep your wits like this girl did, you should be able to lose him easily.
@@michaelesgro9506 I really appreciate you for writing that down. I am sure someone will surely benefit, though I hope they dont face such situation.
@@bread2951 Oh, thank you. I realize almost everything I wrote reads like common sense, but I have a tween daughter and like every father (parent) I have had this kind of discussion with her. You cannot take for granted that every kid, even otherwise highly intelligent and perceptive ones, will know what to do in such situations. "You mean, I can break a window? Will I not get in trouble?" Hell yes you can and no you won't if you are in a desperate situation. As you know, thousands of kids go missing every year, every where, every day. Child trafficking is a viable thing not to mention other horrors. Some property damage pales in comparison to the resources and manpower that will be and IS devoted to and spent in finding missing kids...and even if you were found liable for damage, what parent would not gladly pay for something like that to have their child home and safe or to have them back if that is all it would have required? "I can fight back?" Hell yes you can fight back, anyone that goes as far as grabbing you forcefully does not have good intentions. You must fight. You don't require a permission slip!!!! Also, predators in general, are looking for easy, docile quarry. Chances are they will move on if a child merely puts up a frantic struggle, resists being pulled or lifted, strikes out, etc because too often they will find a milder, meeker, frozen in terror, and therefore unintenionally acquiescent victim.
@@michaelesgro9506 Your daughter probably doesnt know that her father is a gem. Fathers is my community (not mine though, luckily) sets rules like come back before it 6 pm and 5pm in winters. If a person faces such situation, he/she will definitely panic and freeze. I hope you will continue to talk to your daughter about these safety tips frequently.
I will never ever let my daughter go alone like this, specially in the dark....
This is particularly the lesson you shouldn't be learning from this....
Rather you should train her in self defence etc...
@@miradwivedi8288 u can just try it with ur daughter. Like an experiment. Maybe she makes it home or not. Maybe she is lucky and her green karate belt might help her against a grown ass man. Btw I did Taek won do and I love it. But still I dt send either my son nor a daughter late night out on the street.
@@ahossi3837 I'm 20 calm down...
I just mean to say, that such people exist and will keep existing that doesn't mean that girls will have no freedom in what time they chose to go out.. they should be given phones so they can call police in need. If required
Btw
I'm a black belt in karate..
@@miradwivedi8288 Thx and I like ur r having the black belt in karate. Keep up 👍🏾🥋
What about ur son
When I was 16, I used to ride the city bus stop in order to get home after school. It was a 35min walk. I was at that stop everyday at the same time unless something made the bus late. I started noticing a black car with a much older man inside, who would try to catch my attention. I learned to never walk the same path so no one could follow me
Routine is a preditors best friend. Always switch it up whenever you can. Stay safe all my lovely ladies out there xoxox
This captures perfectly just how socially uncalibrated and intimidating and creepy some men can be towards women. The film also manages to convey just how absolutely terrifying it is for the poor girl subject to this dreadful behavior. Watching this makes you see any parent's worst nightmare. Very good film 👍👍
But it doesn't show how creepy some women can be towards men.
Forgot to say, top marks to the actresses in this one, particularly the lead, who did an amazing job in conveying how terrifying the experience can be. She also exemplified the survival instinct
Doing such things never provide men any pleasure but they end up giving women a traumatizing fear
I don't understand when will they understand this!!
Fear can be very entertaining. I am obviously not defending the kind of behavior in this movie in any manner but the point is that just like pain or an imminent threat, certain things are simply _exciting_ in many different ways for some humans. There is not always a rational choice behind it either - it just happens, like what kind of ice-cream you might prefer can be a seemingly random choice.
I remember clearly how myself and a girl I was seeing at the time were fooling around in a park late at night. I don't know why but whenever someone passed our little hiding spot, the look on her face was a mixture of mild nervousness, fear and longing - I liked it a lot. Maybe it was doing something immoral, maybe it was me knowing that she was doing it against her better judgment (but still out of her own will) - people have written books on this topic (as on many others).
I was not afraid at all but seeing her like this made the whole experience very remarkable - which I think translates in some aspect to this short - in a horrible, much darker manner.
This here is of course a completely different thing but I hoped that this at least helped to answer you question regardless.
Have a wonderful day and a marry Christmas. Stay safe.
@@Arcaryon The words you shared are precious.
Merry Christmas to you too.
Been there. It sucks when this happens. Not just walking home but taking the bus, waiting for a bus etc. There are so many creepy people in the world!
Yup, that's exactly what it's like
Exactly like "what"?
my tip for this is, if you have a phone (you most likely do at that age), put it up to your ear and pretend to be on the phone with a parent. Just say like, "Hey mom. I'll be home in a minute. What's for dinner?" Pause. "That sounds delicious. So you won't believe what happened today! (insert long story)." Insert pause, implying she's talking and sneak in a few "yeah totally!"s and "honestly!" Do this for however long you need to, and make up some small talk with your "mom". I hope this helps, I've had to do it.
I would take a pic of the number plate and go to the police
I’ve done that as well. Thank you for mentioning. It might save someone’s life.
Yeah, mention in your convo, where exactly you are right now. Potential predators might think again before they take action if they believe there will be a witness, even just to the audio, who knows the location of the crime. If you get the chance, also describe the predator, his car, read the license plate, etc. Even better: Call someone for real, so you have an actual witness.
But if you hav a phone why would you just pretend you're on a call? I'd have my friend or parent stay on the line with me for real, and I'd call someone to come and I'd call 911
Every woman has experience this fear at some point. Most many times.
Leave girls and women alone creeps! 🤬
My heart was racing. Literally. Yes, literally. Every muscle tied itself into a knot. My jaw clenched. I almost called 911. Amazing storytelling.
You are so extra I hope you were joking
Bahahahah you almost called 911? I think you should revoke your own internet privileges. Watching something that's actually scary might give you a heart attack.
The sh*t us females have to deal with...starting at a young age. Such bullsh*t! This short captured the struggle and often times borderline panic (if not full blown) beautifully..... super sad that this is our society. Xoxoxo
I'm a guy, grown adult. Things like these happens to us guys too. 👍 U have no idea how much weirdos are out there at night.
Adduction of children and so on, happens on daily basis everywhere around the world!! This kind of reality movies is what needed. To Educate Parents and Kids for their safety. My Appreciation to the Crew, director, cast and everyone. Very Good Short movie.
Young girls alone on the street at night might think there is nothing wrong with that behaviour but it courts trouble. Never take for granted that people won't do bad things to you in such situations.
She should have told him "It's $100 an hour or $400 for the night."
The most frightening part of this film for me was when I realized he follows her down the side street 3:30, when her long hair is backlit by headlights. I actually thought she was going to be killed.
It scared me through out the clip....omg
first time i went biking at night this happened to me (my sister was also with me) i’m so thankful you could get home safely
I'm sure the actress was thankful her fellow actor coworker didn't kidnap her after filming a short film, too.
seeing her innocent face changed to terror was hard to watch
I have never understood this male mentality. I mean does he expect her to just say 'sure Mr, Ill get in your car and we can go have a good time'??? I think any woman grown or not would get freaked out by this... Makes no sense that there are men out there that actually try to get girls this way.
brilliant film
Those whole seven minutes would've been for me a 3 second side eye with my phone and pepper spray handy. The shortest short EVER.
Great work.❤️
Why are some movies vanishing from your site?
Simple , but the scary reality of our time. She did a good job.
I am unsurprised this has been ignored by TH-camrs; cuts a little too close to home.
i thought this only happens in my country
2:10 Another episode of "How not to react / how to die asap". Further more she didn´t even reported his license plate, so he can kidnap and murder the next one because of her.
Getting the license plate is a good tip. But it is not her obligation to prevent a future abduction or assault. Her primary obligation at this time is to prevent her own murder. Which she did.
And what could she tell the police? Hey officer there's this guy that pulled up next to me and made kissy noises? They won't do anything
Hey it's Greta from Girl Asleep! 😀
Same thing with me my mom.and my dad do not let me walking alone at night it's very un safe for me. I am very special needs person with. Learning disability
Like this one in the great short film I am learning about this amazing movie on your TH-cam channel sending me more movies like this one I am learning about being save out there at night it happens to me wants. Thanj you for sharing and showing this movie sending me more if short films on my TH-cam channel
That's nasty disgusting teach ur sons to respect girls we shouldn't have to live in fear
It’s not her fault in any way but she would’ve gone through the red light, it doesn’t rlly matter when ur on a bike unless it’s a busy crossing and she should’ve got aggressive with the man it usually puts them off if they aren’t scared.
We need to teach some humans (especially some males), how to behave and respect other humans.
Also we need to stop this victim blaming stuff...
Where’d the car even go,the video ended like that!👆 I expected for the car to be in front of her/ maybe the guy! This was tooo scary and weird!😳🤨😬😂
Wht u cant even throw kisses at someone? Love scares people isn't it
You are sick
Waaaaat, where is the LOVE??
Idk how you behave with strangers, and you clearly ignored the stalking. Get some help.
Jesus Christ loves you repent from all sins