CINEMA AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: AN ANALYSIS OF THE MOVIE “THE INVISIBLE MAN”

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the movie “The invisible man”, original title “O homem invisível”, with a focus on violence against women. This type of violence is a recurring topic in the news; we are often bombarded with reports about femicides and attempted murders of ex-partners against an ex-partner. However, it is worth noting that violence against women is not just physical; aggression begins with a shout, threats and coercion. The victim then, after a long time being exposed to this type of violence, doesn’t have the strength to leave this relationship by herself. It's always good to point out that abusive relationships don't start that way; usually, at the beginning, the relationship is full of affection, love and even respect. In the film The Invisible Man we follow the story of a woman who tries to get out of this type of relationship; we follow the trauma resulting from this relationship, the psychological violence suffered for years, the victim's discredit when making the complaint and the attempt to overcome it. In this present article it will be analyzed the scenes of this movie, the types of violence and their consequences.