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I - AVOIDANCE OF FEMME FATALE:
The portrayal of the femme fatale in cinema has long been debated in terms of its representation of female empowerment or rejection of it. While she is often depicted as self-sufficient, strong, and seductive, she is also dangerous and plays into male fears of female sexuality. The femme fatale is a hyper-sexualized product of the male gaze, emphasizing the idea that powerful women are ultimately destructive . In many cases, the femme fatale's story ends with her being punished or killed, reinforcing societal norms of female domestication. This trope represents a threat to traditional heterosexual relationships and often leads to the vilification of empowered women. It is important to move towards more nuanced and diverse portrayals of female characters that do not rely on the exploitation of female sexuality.
The femme fatale embodies a dangerous combination of destruction and seduction, wielding her sex appeal as a potent weapon in her quest for dominance over men. This makes her not only a threat to the male characters in her fictional world but also to women in real society. She is a hyper-sexualized figure created by the male gaze, perpetuating the notion that powerful women are ultimately destructive. The trope of the femme fatale stems from a deep-rooted fear of female sexuality and its potential to emasculate men. Her eroticism is never portrayed as genuinely empowering but rather as a creation of men, leading to a tragic and despairing fate.
In essence, the femme fatale represents society's discomfort with powerful women and its tendency to vilify and punish them. By exploiting female sexuality, this trope reinforces societal norms that seek to domesticate women and maintain traditional heterosexual relationships. It is crucial to move away from such one-dimensional and exploitative portrayals of female characters and strive for more nuanced and diverse representations that do not solely rely on the objectification of women. By challenging these stereotypes, we can create stories that empower women without perpetuating harmful narratives.
In most dramas, when a female character faces an unwanted situation, they often develop an obsessive desire for revenge and resort to cruel methods to destroy the person who caused the situation. However, despite the fact that they need therapy to heal and return to a normal life, their emotional instability is portrayed as negative, and their thoughts of suicide are considered trickery. This harmful stereotype of women who cease to please men as "crazy bitches" is reinforced in our story.
References
2) The Wrangler
II - PHENOMENON OF SUICIDAL:
One of the top recording factors that increase the likelihood of a person's suicide is a recent crisis, especially the death of a loved one. As a result, they may enter a state of long-lasting sadness and intense mood swings. Unable to handle the stress and trauma of the situation, unbearable pain becomes a key factor in their desire to commit suicide. To show that Emma is struggling significantly from the crisis, we would apply makeup on the actress to create a sad impression through puffy eyes, blotchy skin, and a weary appearance.
A lack of sleep as a result of the crisis could also be a sign that the individual is contemplating ending their life. To depict this, Emma's character should appear pale, with more wrinkles, droopy corners of the mouth, hanging eyelids, redder and more swollen eyes, darker circles under her eyes, and more lines around her eyes. Although depression can cause premature aging effects, the individual affected by the recent crisis is less likely to care about appearances. That's why we want to ensure that the makeup on Emma's character exaggerates her sadness, but doesn't cover up her facial features.
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