Project

Blaam

Blaam

Role

Cinematographer

Client

Ace's Film

Ace's Film

Category

Short

Short

Overview

As a final, desperate attempt, Fien enters a church, where a confronting confession forces her to face the trauma and guilt she has suppressed for years.

Fien is trying to move forward with her life, but the past refuses to let her go. Beneath the surface of everyday routines, friendships and attempts at normality, she carries a deep sense of guilt that has slowly taken control of the way she sees herself and the world around her.

Unable to escape the memories she has tried so hard to suppress, Fien becomes increasingly trapped between the life she wants to live and the weight of what she believes she has done. What happened in the past remains largely unspoken, but its consequences are present in every decision she makes.

In a final attempt to find some kind of peace, Fien enters a church and seeks out a priest. She hopes that confession might offer relief, yet when the moment comes, saying the words out loud proves far more difficult than she expected. What begins as a hesitant conversation gradually forces her to confront the truth she has avoided for so long.

*The film was awarded Best Film at Rotterdam Open Doek*

Credits

Directors

Thomas Roozenbeek, Fabienne Kool

Thomas Roozenbeek, Fabienne Kool

Talents

Annick Heidema, Hans Dekker, Jasper Koolhaas, Noa Bruker, Thomas Vellekoop

Annick Heidema, Hans Dekker, Jasper Koolhaas, Noa Bruker, Thomas Vellekoop

Director of Photography

Maarten Bun

Maarten Bun

Producer

Rikke van der Burgh

Rikke van der Burgh

Gaffer

Bram Jacobs

Bram Jacobs

Make-up & Hair

Twan Lindemann, Kenji van Leeuwaarde

Twan Lindemann, Kenji van Leeuwaarde

Boom & mixer

Kees van de Knaap

Kees van de Knaap

1st AC

Jay Ramharakh

Jay Ramharakh

1st AD

Twan Lindemann

Twan Lindemann

Costume

Kenji van Leeuwaarde

Kenji van Leeuwaarde

Editor & Sound Design

Rikke van der Burgh

Rikke van der Burgh

Shot On

ARRI Amira

Blazar Remus 1.5x Anamorphics

Blazar Remus 1.5x Anamorphics

Blaam - Behind the Scenes - Maarten Bun and Kees van der Knaap
Blaam - Behind the Scenes - Maarten Bun, Kees van der Knaap and Jay Ramharakh
Blaam - Behind the Scenes - Annick Heidema, Bram Jacobs, Maarten Bun and Jay Ramharakh
Blaam - Behind the Scenes - Thomas Roozenbeek and Fabienne Kool