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Amateur phone snapshot video, filmed by someone standing in the doorway. Scene overview: a large brown bear sits at a kitchen table across from an elderly woman in a headscarf. Both hold small teacups and calmly sip tea. Neither reacts to the camera. Nothing else happens — the absurdity is played completely straight. [0s-2s] Shot 1 [medium shot, from the doorway]: the bear and the old woman sit facing each other at the table. Between them a teapot and a plate of cookies. Behind them floral wallpaper, a cabinet, and a carpet hanging on the wall. The camera flash fires, blowing out the centre of the frame and dropping the corners into darkness. [2s-4.4s] Shot 2 [same angle, the camera drifts slightly closer]: the bear lifts the tiny teacup to its mouth and sips. The old woman sips at the same time. Both stare straight ahead, expressionless. Neither moves much otherwise. Camera: handheld, held at chest height, small shake, the operator does not re-frame. No cuts. Audio: a clock ticking on the wall, a spoon against porcelain, quiet sipping, a refrigerator humming in the next room. No music, no voices. No text, subtitles, logos or watermarks.