Animal indireto
Moments of modest happiness amongst the tension of today's Brazil. A subtle, personal report on dealing with fear and depression.
51'
Cuba
IFFR 2019
Somewhere in France, petty criminals Thomas and Francis take Wilfrid, owner of a car wash, hostage in his own home. Stockholm Syndrome seems to have affected Wilfred when it becomes clear he is aware that Thomas and Francis want to disappear with his money. He's not so bothered about being a hostage, as this gives him time to look after his garden, plus he likes the company. The summer stretches out; French girlfriends join the petty thieves. Gradually the situation starts getting out of hand.
Braquer Portiers is a magnificently composed film that captures the colour and languid feel of a hot summer; the soundtrack heightens the effect. The way the characters are presented seems a little pathetic, but this is deliberate: a method that both alienates and gives the film a sense of humour. Young filmmaker Claude Schmitz also makes highly characteristic theatre productions, often working with the same actors.
IFFR 2019
Programme IFFR 2019
Not short, not long: just as long as it takes. IFFR puts the mid-length film in the spotlight.
Read more about this programmeMoments of modest happiness amongst the tension of today's Brazil. A subtle, personal report on dealing with fear and depression.
51'
Cuba
IFFR 2019
We follow Stijn, a Belgian convert to Islam, through short scenes and repetitions that sway between fact and fiction.
47'
Netherlands
IFFR 2019
A humorous hostage drama where everyone exploits everyone else during a hot summer in the French countryside. Seemingly pathetic tedium, perfectly presented.
59'
France
IFFR 2019