Scene analysis - Continuity editing

How the editing helps to construct the representation of disability.


-The beginning there is an eye line between the woman and the dad when she asks for the money she switches between looking at the dad and son this shows she is feeling awkward and uncomfortable not knowing who to ask.
-Then there is a long take of the boys dad trying to find the money in his bag this leaves time to build up the awkwardness between the characters.
-There is a action match when the dad has to lift his son from his wheelchair then puts him on the bed highlighting his disability.
-As the girl leads the boys dad out she locks the door and there is a shot reverse shot of her locking the door and the reaction of the boy to this he looks nervous and doesn't want her to lock the door and this again shows how vulnerable he is without his dad.
-The pace of the conversation between the boy and girl is longer than necessary
-There is an eye line shot of the dad looking up then we see he his looking at her apartment this shows he is worried about his son.
-Then there is a jump cut of the dad in his van it is deliberately discontinuous, he is fidgeting and can't make up his mind what to do highlighting his anxiousness.
-It cross cuts between the dad in his van and the girls apartment it is happening at the same time.
-The director privileges the mastershot as this builds up the relationship between the boy and girl better than close ups of them as we can see she is more in control and can sense she feel more confident around him.