Expressive movement unit 1

The interplay of character constellation and acting as well as shot composition stages the physical exhaustion of the group, realized in particular through Ramirez' body movements. The soldiers’ entrance is made up of dragging movements. The individual bodies within the group seem to be weakened, especially in relation to the strict diagonal lines that they bring to the image. Dane is positioned as a caring father to this weakened group.

The appearance of the Sergeant determines the choreography of the group, which stands in a line and goes off in different directions after his order. Ramirez’ slightly swaying body and the continuous blinking of his eyes under his head bandage is in direct contrast to his fellow soldiers grouped around him. His line of sight and posture are temporally and formally dissonant in relation to the uniformed line-up. After a short questioning he is diagnosed with malaria. Dane’s motion after the diagnosis – a pat on the shoulder – functions as a caring gesture from the head of the group.