As we know, bullying is harmful behavior and degrading treatment that is repeated and directed against a relatively helpless or weaker person. It is often common in schools among young people.
The film opens in the present day, showing Aldarondo as a successful documentary filmmaker. But deep in his soul, he is still haunted by memories from high school. After she finds the diary, she remembers her first crush, Joel, and the embarrassing event that happened at the prom.
To banish his cockroaches, Aldarondo uses his knowledge of cinema to recreate these moments and relive them again – only in a different way.
What is different from other films,
Aldarondo herself appears in every scene.
The director called this work a kind of therapy, but sometimes it became too difficult.
“I think there’s a reason why people avoid their past, it’s painful to face,” says Aldarondo. “But I also think it’s worth it. It all starts with a little resentment and fear, but then I accept it. I made this film because I was haunted by the events of that time, but now it’s gone. I really exorcised my demons .”
Teenage years are difficult and no one can escape them, so everyone can relate to the director’s story.
The article was written in cooperation with “LMT Viedtelevizija”.
2024-01-16 22:13:40
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