Movies have the uncanny ability to capture the brutal reality of violence and tension that is so intrinsic to human life. This is at the core of what I am trying to achieve with Beyond Good and Evil - a dramatic, psychological thriller that aims to explore human relationships in a bleak and anarchic setting.

Narratively, I want to create contrasting characters placed together in a claustrophobic situation. This presents an immense opportunity for conflict and to dynamically build tension leading up to a climax of violence that is both inevitable and necessary. 

Further the idea of a world without men, inhabited solely by women, gives me an opportunity to explore the female narrative in a unique and independent fashion, one that I feel is often sidelined and viewed within the existing constraints of the patriarchal structures of today's society.

Thirdly, Beyond Good and Evil brings together some of my favorite genres - post apocalyptic sience fiction, psychological drama and ahs elements of action films - one which I truly believe has the elements for a gripping and emotionally charged film, that is very simple at its core. 

Beyond Good and Evil addresses a plethora of themes, all articulated through the experience of 16 year old Clementine -  coming of age, search for identity, free will and survival of the fittest. One of the key goals is to create a character and situations that the audience can emotionally relate and empathize with, despite the foreign nature of the post apocalyptic world that the film is set in.

Tonally, Beyond Good and Evil takes inspiration from The Walking Dead, Book of Eli and Children of Men, narratively and in the gritty yet fantastic reality of their worlds. The Walking Dead universe (games, movies and comics) is a major influence for Beyond Good and Evil, in terms of dialogue, character development, color palettes, lighting and mood. In term of color, the film shall have a high contrast, de saturated look, with strong use of natural and practical based lighting, that communicates the gritty feel of the world of the film.

Visually, Beyond Good and Evil takes inspiration from modern action classics from Asia, such as Gareth Edward's The Raid and the Raid 2, and Joon Ho Bong’s Snowpiercer and Mother. The film will have few cuts, and would have a number of long shots, particularly for the final action climax. The part of the film from the perspective of 16 year old Clementine would be shot through handheld to create a stronger emotional connection with the audience, constantly living with her.