A small discussion we had with Miss Foster recently made us reconsider what other possible elements we could consider for our opening. Girl, Interrupted immediately sprung to mine and Heather's minds after having a "light bulb" moment of perhaps, including a few seconds of our character being interviewed by a psychologist.
"Why did you do it?"
After around 3:00 of this film, is what we were focusing on - both the doctor's passive questions and the girl's replies reflect aspects of irritation and confusion. I think this is key to include if we do continue with this idea, also picking up on the fact director, James Mangold, ensured Susanna lit a cigarette halfway being questioned. This film has always been one of my favourites, particularly due to the way in which Winona Rhyder's character is perceived as this 'crazy hard edged girl' who finds herself staying in a mental institution - not knowing why or if she is really supposed to be in there - her 18 month stay generates the need for answers as she begins to learn about the people she is surrounded by. A simply beautiful yet emotional character - a real essence we must capture for our own film.
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