Reborn (2019)

Beaten and trapped in an abusive marriage, an artist must draw up a creative plan to find her freedom. This film portrays the desperate cry by victims of domestic violence who are trapped in abusive relationships, unable to leave because the abuser threatens to kill the victim and the victim's children. Victims often fantasize about being reborn into a new life, one that is unsilent, unbroken and free.

  • Petra Deeter
    Director
  • Petra Deeter
    Writer
  • Petra Deeter
    Producer
  • David Deeter
    Producer
  • Adolfo Jimenez
    Producer
  • Rex Freiberger
    Producer
  • Petra Deeter
    Key Cast
    "“Renee/Adriana Thompson”"
  • Rex Freiberger
    Key Cast
    "“Harvey Thompson”"
  • Sam D. Figueroa
    Key Cast
    "“Aaron”"
  • David Deeter
    Key Cast
    ""Gun Dealer""
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    120 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Petra Deeter

Petra Deeter is an award-winning director and actress. She is passionate about visual storytelling and telling the stories that matter. She is exploring her artistic expressions in films and so far has made films in all genres: Western, horror, comedy, crime action, and drama.

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Director Statement

As a survivor of physical domestic violence, this story is painful and close to my heart. This film portrays the desperate cry by victims of domestic violence who are trapped in abusive relationships, unable to leave because the abuser threatens to kill the victim and the victim's children. Victims often fantasize about being reborn into a new life, one that is unsilent, unbroken and free.

The paintings and drawings featured in the film are my own artworks.

The wedding ring in the film was the engagement ring given to me by the abuser. As such, obviously, it was a single take scene.

This film was shot using a fascinating combination of a modern full-frame mirrorless digital camera and manual vintage 35mm film lenses from the 50s and 60s.