Rotterdamse Tranen
lenght 25 min.
year 2013
producer Stichting Wachtende Mannetjes
director Marieke Helmus, Femke Monteny, Yoka van Zuijlen
script Marieke Helmus, Femke Monteny, Yoka van Zuijlen
synopsis 'What is it about such beauty that it makes you forget all the sadness in the world?' In Rotterdam's Tears four young people muse over the city. What makes their lives worth living? What gives it 'lustre' and 'oomph'? What makes it 'swag'? Unexpectedly, concrete offers solace; in empty spaces thinking, listening and dancing take place. Magical moments against an everyday background. In fact, the most mundane places become a domaine of comfort.
Documentary, Short film, Experimental
year 2013
producer Stichting Wachtende Mannetjes
director Marieke Helmus, Femke Monteny, Yoka van Zuijlen
script Marieke Helmus, Femke Monteny, Yoka van Zuijlen
synopsis 'What is it about such beauty that it makes you forget all the sadness in the world?' In Rotterdam's Tears four young people muse over the city. What makes their lives worth living? What gives it 'lustre' and 'oomph'? What makes it 'swag'? Unexpectedly, concrete offers solace; in empty spaces thinking, listening and dancing take place. Magical moments against an everyday background. In fact, the most mundane places become a domaine of comfort.
 | Rutger Zuydervelt | composer (film score) |
