The trial of Daniel Sancho in the Koh Samui Court, in Thailand, is causing a lot of talk. However, more than the accused himself, the main protagonist is Rodolfo Sancho, his father. His recurring confrontations with the press have coincided with the premiere of the documentary The Sancho Case on HBO, a situation that has added tension to the already complicated panorama ahead of them.
In ¡De Viernes!, where an exclusive interview was broadcast with Darling Arrieta, sister of the late Edwin Arrieta, Rodolfo’s attitude during his stay in Thailand was analyzed. Eva García, body language expert, offered a thorough assessment of these aspects, pointing out the edges of his non-verbal expression on these important days.
According to the expert, the interpreter is showing inconsistencies in his facial expressions, pointing out that, although he tries to appear cordial, his gestures reveal very different feelings. “The smile is the least reliable human expression and it is a relational gesture, which we can do deliberately,” García commented.
The expert went on to describe other signs of non-verbal behavior that Rodolfo exhibits when interacting with the press. “We see certain movements that make it clear that he does not want to speak, he has what we know as a containment mouth, he closes it tightly, he puts his lip in, it is containment… Furthermore, when the press asks him questions, although he advances, he scratches himself ear and it is very striking, because that means that something he hears affects him but he does want to hear it,” he explained.
According to García, Rodolfo’s aggressiveness is evident, especially when analyzing micro reactions such as the slight movement of the right lip or the wrinkling of the forehead, suggestive of real irritation. “When he touches the mouth, especially the mustache area, he indicates that he feels his authority is being questioned,” the expert added.
Finally, García added an important nuance regarding Rodolfo’s ability to control his emotions. “Rodolfo is an actor, you have to be cautious in your analysis, he can get into the role and he can get into these movements more easily. Emotions do come out but he has a lot of protection, not saying everything he wants to say. It’s clear that when he faces the press he is much more vulnerable and his gestures speak more than when he responds in the documentary, which is more studied and measured,” the expert concluded.
