Ordeal on the Ladder
The week of January 12 through 16 was marked by a series of events that brought about a mixture of intense emotions, lighter moments, and personal developments.
This period was characterized by several intense experiences, which significantly shaped the overall atmosphere of the week.
Amidst the intensity, there were also moments of enjoyment and fun that helped balance the emotional highs and lows.
One of the notable developments during the week was the emergence of a newfound love for Jac, which brought about positive and meaningful change. He is and was missing Rocky, who passed away three months ago. Rocky was Jac’s companion every single day. He could count on him to make him get over hard times, keep him in shape, introducing him to new friends, including Geraldine who ended up working with Jac in two films and ready for more.
Jac was walking to visit his cat friends at a particular street, 7 of them, they jump down from a wall and run to greet him every morning at around the same time. One day at the beginning of the month, a nice, husky looking dog, join the cats, the dog was cute and he was nice to the cats. After a week of him showing up every day and running to greet Jac with the cats, Jac figured the little dog wanted to go with him and he did.
Yesterday, Saturday, there was a party for Jac’s aunt, who turned 97, and Jac’s brother held a big party in the house, huge house, Duque got a chance to meet a whole bunch of family members.
In contrast, Ligia was not so lucky, she faced considerable suffering many interminable hours during the week, Jac added a layer of challenges and difficulties to her overall experience of suffering for her art… and Jac’s.
During the previous week, the initial scenes of the film were captured, focusing on Ligia’s harrowing experiences. In these opening moments, Ligia was subjected to a series of severe trials: she was stripped of her clothing, then whipped, and subsequently nailed to a crossbar. The ordeal did not end there, as she was scourged further and forced to walk while bearing the weight of the heavy log to which she remained nailed. Each stage of this process was designed to highlight the intensity and suffering that defined her role at the outset of the film.
Wednesday brought a particularly harrowing experience for Ligia. She was compelled to climb a ladder that had been secured to the ceiling with chains. The situation was made even more distressing by the fact that her hands were not free; her wrists were fastened to the ends of a log with large nails, and her arms were stretched out along the crossbar. This left her unable to grasp the ladder as she ascended.
To intensify the ordeal, a rope was tied to the log, threaded through a pulley system. This setup was used to pull the log upwards, forcing Ligia to ascend the ladder step by step. The ascent was slow and excruciating, and she was made to repeat this process multiple times. The repetition was necessary for Dani to capture enough images of the action, prolonging Ligia’s discomfort and making the experience even more challenging for her.
Once all the preliminary shots of the climbing up the ladder had been secured, Ligia was positioned facing it, to prepared for the next phase of her ordeal. Jac then proceeded with the punishment, wielding the scourge to strike Ligia’s back. Throughout this sequence, Dani worked to capture every aspect of the scene, alternating between long shots, close-ups, medium shots, as well as both low and high angle perspectives to fully document the intensity of Ligia’s suffering.
As Jac continued to administer the lashes, Ligia’s cries for mercy intensified. The relentless flogging pushed her to the brink, compelling her to plead desperately, begging for it all to end, her voice breaking as she implored, please kill me now!
This second sequence of the CruXbound required an extensive and demanding filming schedule, stretching over two consecutive days. On each of these days, Ligia was compelled to climb the ladder, repeating the arduous ascent described previously. Once she had been secured to the ladder, Jac resumed his role, administering multiple lashes with the scourge.
This process was repeated numerous times to allow Dani to capture every necessary camera angle. Each take demanded precision and endurance from Ligia, as the punishment was enacted repeatedly for the sake of the production. The two days of shooting were marked by physical and emotional strain, highlighting the challenging nature of the scenes being filmed.
During the prolonged filming session, Ligia eventually reached a point of utter exhaustion as a result of the continuous flogging. While still secured to the ladder, her strength gave way—her head drooped forward, her mouth hung open, and her breathing became increasingly labored. As she teetered on the edge of consciousness, a steady stream of saliva trickled from her lips, falling all the way to the floor below. Beneath her, Dani lay on her back, camera poised, intent on capturing the dramatic angle from below. Observing Ligia’s deteriorating condition, Jac began to reconsider the necessity of further takes. Convinced they had captured enough footage, he decided to call an end to the day’s shoot.
Before concluding the day’s shoot, Jac required a comprehensive, full-length shot to capture the entirety of Ligia’s ordeal. This necessitated that Ligia endure additional lashes, even as she was already nearing the limits of her endurance. Dani positioned herself behind the camera, carefully setting it up on the tripod to frame the dramatic scene as it unfolded.
As the final shot of the day concluded, Jac and Dani remained silent, their focus shifting from the camera to Ligia’s condition. The atmosphere was heavy, punctuated only by the sound of Ligia’s labored, strained breathing—a stark reminder of the extreme punishment she had endured over the course of hours.
Despite the intensity of the day’s events, this moment signified merely a midpoint in Ligia’s ordeal. With the shoot wrapped for now, both Jac and Dani knew that her suffering was far from over, as the following week promised even greater challenges ahead.
Following the completion of filming the initial scenes, Jac took on the task of assembling the raw footage. As is typical for him, this marks the beginning of the post-production phase. By methodically arranging each shot on the editing timeline, Jac was able to organize all the material captured during the shoot. Once this process was complete, the total duration of assembled footage amounted to nearly five hours. This comprehensive compilation serves as the foundation for the subsequent stages of editing and refinement.
As the production resumes the following week, Ligia will be subjected to new torments. These forthcoming trials are expected to be even more demanding, pushing her further toward the limits of her endurance. The challenges she faces will not only intensify her suffering but will also test the full extent of her ability to withstand such hardship.
The ladder has played a significant role in previous productions, serving as a notable element in various scenes. Among these instances, one particular production stands out —featuring Amy in the role of Jane. Throughout this project, Amy, as Jane, was subjected to relentless suffering within the confines of the Red Room. The ladder, integral to the staging of these ordeals, became a symbol of the endurance and hardship experienced during the shoot.
After watching the classic film, Red Feline On The Cross, Jane becomes captivated by both its narrative and the mysterious house where the story unfolds. Driven by her fascination, she embarks on a journey to track down the film’s original location. Upon arriving, Jane discovers that the site is no longer the old, abandoned house she expected—instead, it has transformed into a modern building.
Undeterred, Jane enters the building and makes her way to an upper floor, where she notices an apartment door left open, almost as if it is inviting her inside. Compelled by curiosity, she steps through the doorway, unaware that she is about to encounter more than she anticipated.
It is within this setting that Jane comes face to face with the enigmatic Man in Black . This pivotal moment ushers in a sequence of events marked by unpredictability and incredible severity, with Jane soon subjected to ordeals that are both extreme and intensely challenging. The encounter sets a tone of suspense and foreboding, establishing the return of the Man in Black as the terrifying figure whose actions will take Jane’s into a journey through extreme adversity and pain.
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