I set out to create an edit that would resonate with fans while capturing the core themes of the story. In doing so, I focused on the elements that resonated most with me—particularly how Jasmine subverts traditional gender roles. Rather than embodying stereotypically feminine traits like passivity, and dependency, or concluding her arc solely through romance, she emerges as a more diverse, androgynous, and balanced character. Jasmine actively participates in the story's key turning points and pursues leadership, aspiring to rule as the next Sultan.

 

​Creative Workflow and Scene Selection

The development of this edit was closely integrated with my initial viewing experience of the film. Rather than separating the watching and editing stages, I adopted a dynamic workflow—capturing footage that stood out to me in real time and placing it directly onto the timeline. This immediate approach allowed me to work with scenes that were still fresh in my mind, streamlining the early stages of the editing process.​

 

For instance, moments of thematic or visual parallelism—such as Jasmine’s two renditions of “Speechless,” which differ markedly in tone and context—were easier to identify and organize as I encountered them. This method reduced the need for excessive backtracking during the actual edit, enabling a more intuitive and fluid construction of the narrative.​

 

I did later revisit the film in full to fill in structural gaps and refine the sequence. The following scenes have been deliberately selected when watching the movie to illustrate Jasmine’s character arc:​​​