Research

After making our final decisions, we researched key aspects of the plot to make sure we get an accurate portral of the issues we have raised in the film.


Grief- a multi-faceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which a bond was formed. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and philosophical dimensions. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement refers to the state of loss, and grief is the reaction to loss. 

The Kübler-Ross model- commonly known as the five stage theory descibes the stages in which someone deals with loss. Usually applied to teminally ill people but can also be applied to people coping with catastrophic loss.

Denial- usually only a temporary defense for the individual. This feeling is generally replaced with heightened awareness of possessions and individuals that will be left behind after death. 

Anger- the individual recognizes that denial cannot continue. Because of anger, the person is very difficult to care for due to misplaced feelings of rage and envy.

Bargaining-  the hope that the individual can somehow change what has happened and bring their loved one back.

Depression- state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. The realisation that their loved one cannot be brought back from death and their life will be spent without them.

Acceptance- In this last stage, individuals begin to come to terms with their loss, and realise life will be okay.

In the whole film, we would include the Kübler-Ross model, showing the stages of grief Alice is going through. However, as our time is limited within the trailer, we have picked out the main stages of the theory, depression and acceptance.