Contextual Research

The opening of our film centres around the discovery of the disappearance and apparent abduction of a young child. Over the past couple of years, there have been a number of kidnapping cases all over the world, most notably the Madeline McCann Case, the Jaycee Lee Dugard Case and the Josef Fritzl Case.
The media hype generated over these crimes mean that knowledge of them is commonplace, and that the majority of people around the world would be able to understand the nature and gravity of the crimes committed.
These events being of such relevance to the 21st C mean that the film would appeal to many around the world, both to young adults and people of a more mature age.

THE MADELINE MCCANN CASE

The Madeline McCann Case is probably the most famous kidnapping case to date. She still has not been found. This case shows us how easily a child can be abducted and how vulnerable and helpless they are in the apparent safety of their room. Our film opening relates to this case as it depicts a child being taken whilst they were asleep, as Madeline was.

THE JAYCEE LEE DUGARD CASE

The Jaycee Lee Dugard Case demonstrates clearly how easy it is to adbuct a child. Jaycee was taken at a school bus stop nearby her house, in full view of her step-father and several school-mates. This case shows the audience how easy it is for someone to be kidnapped and how helpless those that should protect them (babysitter/ parents) become.

THE JOSEF FRITZL CASE

The Josef Fritzl Case is possibly the most widely reported case of abduction, rape and incest. The fact that these heinous crimes were committed by the girl's father shows us that no child is safe even from their parents. The audience, when watching the opening sequence will draw on this case when wondering about the identity of the kidnapper of the child.