Late afternoon dapples the rustic kitchen in soft, warm light. The camera is positioned at a high angle, looking down upon a grandfather and his granddaughter. They’re seated at the old wooden table, working in tandem to prepare a predinner soup. Old ceramic bowls and rusted utensils are spread around them, telling tales of their use over years.
The grandfather, a wise and wrinkled man, is peeling a potato with precision, carrying his defences in the form of old knowledge and experience. He speaks, using simple aphorisms, sharing his wisdom with the young girl. She listens carefully, a carrot in her small hands and a thoughtful look on her face.
The shot is well-balanced, the interaction between the characters displaying depth and focus. The vital spaces are filled with details that share a story of their life – an oil-lamp in the corner, an amber vase filled with field flowers, an old cockerel clock ticking time away. The earthy colors of the kitchen and the characters’ clothes lend a sense of warmth and comfort in the image. The camera slowly pans out, encapsulating the whole scene in a soft, loving frame.