ABSTRACT
Chapter II revolves around the portrayal of a victim, which varies from film to film, depending on the degree of representation each film submits to. The emphasis is placed on the shift from representation to non-representational strategies. Non-representational images of war can deviate from the cause-and-effect narrative but remain supportive of the film’s overarching optimism. They can appear as inserted home videos or news footage and challenge the coherence of the narrative. Alternatively, the cause-and-effect narrative can be left behind and new temporalities can emerge with new sound/image arrangements. The objectification of victims and escaping the convention of representation in order to restore dignity to victims are questions that are addressed here. Limits of representation are carefully analysed.
