The look of the film reinforces the underdevelopment of this society: people’s simple but traditional clothing, the limited physical resources and the basic buildings and spaces
The inside of the state Prosecutor’s office is not very modern but the simple office set-up shows the importance of addressing all forms of injustice
The documentary looks and feels raw, with a visual style capturing realism and authenticity
The clothing and mise-en-scene correlate with the lives of those whose stories are central to the narrative
Lack of glamour works with the documentary’s movement towards revealing the truth and giving a narrative space to the stories of the vulnerable women and children in this village community
Dress code distinguishes between the legal representatives of the court and those attending from within the community
Realism captured through real lives unfolding in real locations, as the narrative is constructed – real people, not actors, reinforcing truth and the authenticity of the story
