
Recounting the Bruises
About the Film
This 10-minute documentary follows a confrontational and heart wrenching story about Domestic Violence. Australian woman, “Jane. D”, is a survivor. Strong, caring, and loving, she was a victim of violence, manipulation, and oppression. After surviving an abusive relationship and undergoing a traumatic court case against her ex-partner, she lost custody of her daughters. They say “a mother’s love is the deepest connection there is,” and they’re right. Jane didn’t stop fighting. After a lengthy time apart, and moving to follow her kids, Jane managed to acquire full custody. They escaped, but at what cost? A traumatising experience for this woman and her children, we delve into where the cycle seems to always start: the upbringing. This film reflects on the immense issue of Domestic Violence in Australia, how unbelievably common it is, and how lasting these encounters have on women and children.

Director
Jamie Padilla Robinson

Writer
Joely Riordan

Producer
Kio Yasuda
Behind the Scenes
Cast & Crew
Producer: Kio Yasuda
Director: Jamie Padilla Robinson
Writer: Joely Riordan
Director of Photography: Eloise Moore
Editor: James Carley
First AID: Kio Yasuda
Production Manager: Kio Yasuda
Production Assistant: Charity Cai
Camera Operator: Joe Lederhose
Camera Assistant: Charity Cai
Art Department: Charlotte Peachey
Sound Recordist: Gabby Pompeani
Composer: Thomas Avery
Editing Assistant: Jack Hawkins
Gaffer: Cherry Heyworth & Jack Hawkins
Boom Operator: Cooper Hauff
Post Production Sound: Jordan Miller
Color Editor: Danh Ho & James Carley
Data Wrangler: James Carley & Jack Hawkins
Graphic (Title) Designer: Harrison Goss
Poster Designer: Gabby Pompeani
Actors:
Imogen Oti
Oliver Carroll Collerson
James Tucker
Kaia Barahona
Kimberley Treadwell
Arabella Hosking
Interviewees:
Jane D.
Kelly Lowe
Alicia Kelly
Executive Producers:
Travis Vetier
Nicole McCuaig
Phoebe Hart
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