In Season 2, Episode 7 of Severance, titled "Chikhai Bardo," the story focuses on Gemma, portrayed by Dichen Lachman, revealing her tragic past and captivity. Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagne, initially hesitant about directing, embraces the opportunity after realizing the personal significance of the episode's themes—vulnerability and personal growth. This episode delves into the emotional depths of Mark and Gemma's love story through impactful flashbacks, shedding light on the implications of Lumon's practices. Gagne's journey exemplifies a shift from safety to creative courage.
Directing is all about being vulnerable. It's all about putting yourself out there. I needed to learn to be vulnerable and to accept that I might fail.
In episode 7, we truly meet Dichen Lachman's Gemma for the first time and learn she’s been in captivity the entire time, going through bizarre tests.
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