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Domestic abuse

When the violence Når volden står deg nær

Short Documentary

40

min

Domestic violence and abuse is something to which many of us have experienced, and yet few of us talk about openly. This film brings you insights from those who have experienced it up close combined with insights from a professional.

Featured Lived Experiences
Kine

Kine

Overcoming abuse: find the strength to speak out and reclaim confidence.

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Marius

Marius

From childhood trauma to embracing ADHD as a strength in life and work.

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Kari Maritza

Kari Maritza

A journey from silence to strength, overcoming childhood abuse and reclaiming my life.

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Christina

Christina

Facing childhood trauma, she breaks the cycle to become the mother she aspires to be.

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Sogra

Sogra

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Siv Anne

Siv Anne

From abuse and loss to healing: a journey of reclaiming self and overcoming trauma.

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Saima

Saima

From isolation to empowerment, discover Saima's journey of reclaiming her life through sport.

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Tyrell

Tyrell

From emotional isolation to reconnection: a journey of vulnerability and healing.

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Lived Experiences on 
Domestic abuse
Julia
Transforming her experiences of abuse and being born as a refugee to help others.

Refugee, Identity, Abuse

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Ruth
A journey from trauma to healing, reclaiming worth through love and community support.

Refugee, Abuse, Neglect, Racism

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Mbolatiana
Overcoming childhood trauma to embrace vulnerability and foster emotional connections.

Abuse, Next of kin, Relationship

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Marianna

Psychological disorder, Abuse, Relationship

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Mogamat
From despair to hope: overcoming bipolar challenges through love and support.

Childhood, Psychological Struggle, Financial struggles, Abuse

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Marie-Christina
Overcoming childhood abuse, I found strength in my voice to advocate for women and climate change.

Abuse, Self image

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Tyrell
From emotional isolation to reconnection: a journey of vulnerability and healing.

Abuse, Next of kin, Addiction, Relationship

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David
Overcoming emotional abuse and loneliness to rebuild self-worth and help others heal.

Abuse, Neglect, Loneliness

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Yamikani
Facing isolation and abuse, I found strength in vulnerability and rebuilt my identity.

Identity, Moving, Abuse, Relationship

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Lulekwa
Overcoming childhood trauma and HIV, I rediscovered strength and purpose through healing.

Neglect, Abuse, Self image, Physical disorder

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Farai
Overcoming shame and abuse through community support and empowerment for a brighter future.

Loneliness, Suicide, Abuse, Relationship

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Ella Marie
A journey from abuse to empowerment, reconnecting with heritage and finding healing.

Abuse, Discrimination, Identity, Racism

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Vanessa
From self-harm to hope: a journey of healing and finding new identity after trauma.

Abuse, Depression, Self-harm, Suicide

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Taban
Escaping an abusive marriage, Taban reclaimed her health and spirit through courage and support.

Abuse, Loneliness, Depression, Physical health

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Munira Maria
From abuse to empowerment: Munira's journey of healing and self-discovery through poetry.

Abuse, PTSD, Career

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Nayra
Rediscovering self-worth after abuse: a journey from neglect to empowerment and healing.

Abuse, Self image, Loneliness, Burnout

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Stina
From isolation to connection: a journey of seeking help and finding purpose in life.

Identity, Abuse, Work

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Valerie
Overcoming trauma through openness and self-care led to healing and rediscovering my worth.

Abuse, PTSD,

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The Human Aspect ofJulia

Julia

Transforming her experiences of abuse and being born as a refugee to help others.

Refugee, Identity, Abuse

The Human Aspect ofRuth

Ruth

A journey from trauma to healing, reclaiming worth through love and community support.

Refugee, Abuse, Neglect, Racism

The Human Aspect ofMbolatiana

Mbolatiana

Overcoming childhood trauma to embrace vulnerability and foster emotional connections.

Abuse, Next of kin, Relationship

The Human Aspect ofMarianna

Marianna

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Psychological disorder, Abuse, Relationship

The Human Aspect ofMogamat

Mogamat

From despair to hope: overcoming bipolar challenges through love and support.

Childhood, Psychological Struggle, Financial struggles, Abuse

The Human Aspect ofMarie-Christina

Marie-Christina

Overcoming childhood abuse, I found strength in my voice to advocate for women and climate change.

Abuse, Self image

The Human Aspect ofTyrell

Tyrell

From emotional isolation to reconnection: a journey of vulnerability and healing.

Abuse, Next of kin, Addiction, Relationship

The Human Aspect ofDavid

David

Overcoming emotional abuse and loneliness to rebuild self-worth and help others heal.

Abuse, Neglect, Loneliness

The Human Aspect ofYamikani

Yamikani

Facing isolation and abuse, I found strength in vulnerability and rebuilt my identity.

Identity, Moving, Abuse, Relationship

The Human Aspect ofLulekwa

Lulekwa

Overcoming childhood trauma and HIV, I rediscovered strength and purpose through healing.

Neglect, Abuse, Self image, Physical disorder

The Human Aspect ofFarai

Farai

Overcoming shame and abuse through community support and empowerment for a brighter future.

Loneliness, Suicide, Abuse, Relationship

The Human Aspect ofElla Marie

Ella Marie

A journey from abuse to empowerment, reconnecting with heritage and finding healing.

Abuse, Discrimination, Identity, Racism

The Human Aspect ofVanessa

Vanessa

From self-harm to hope: a journey of healing and finding new identity after trauma.

Abuse, Depression, Self-harm, Suicide

The Human Aspect ofTaban

Taban

Escaping an abusive marriage, Taban reclaimed her health and spirit through courage and support.

Abuse, Loneliness, Depression, Physical health

The Human Aspect ofMunira Maria

Munira Maria

From abuse to empowerment: Munira's journey of healing and self-discovery through poetry.

Abuse, PTSD, Career

The Human Aspect ofNayra

Nayra

Rediscovering self-worth after abuse: a journey from neglect to empowerment and healing.

Abuse, Self image, Loneliness, Burnout

The Human Aspect ofStina

Stina

From isolation to connection: a journey of seeking help and finding purpose in life.

Identity, Abuse, Work

The Human Aspect ofValerie

Valerie

Overcoming trauma through openness and self-care led to healing and rediscovering my worth.

Abuse, PTSD,

Domestic violence and abuse is something to which many of us have experienced, and yet few of us talk about openly. This film brings you insights from those who have experienced it up close combined with insights from a professional.

Short Documentary

40

min

When the violence Når volden står deg nær

Domestic violence and abuse is something to which many of us have experienced, but yet few of us talk about openly. There seems to be a “common” perception connected to stigma keeping people silent, that what goes on behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors. Even though “we” agree violence and abuse is not right in principle. In this engaging film, you get an insight into different forms of domestic violence and abuse through the lived experiences of Marius, Sogra, Kari Maritza, Siv Anne, Christina, Kine and Tyrell from the Life Experience Library. Their experiences are supplemented with professional insight and experiences from Ane Fossum, who heads the Norwegian Crisis Center Secretariat. The film can be used both by professionals for training and as psychoeducation and inisght for people facing or that has faced domestic violence and abuse themselves, or as relatives/next of kin supporting their loved ones.

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Directed by

Jimmy Westerheim, Morten Malerstuen

Edited by

Morten Malerstuen

Directors of Photography by

Lucas Harboe, Morten Malerstuen, Moyo Joseph Zozimo, Quang Nguyen, Victorya Lunde

Colour & Sound Mix by

Morten Malerstuen

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