De val

Koert Davidse | Netherlands | 2001 | 7' |

| IFFR 2002

A man is brought into a hospital after falling from a great height. One of the cleaners in the hospital went through the same experience as a small boy and is still proud of it. He is worried to see that the nurse he fancies seems far too interested in the new patient.

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Film details

Country of production: Netherlands
Year: 2001
Festival edition: IFFR 2002
Length: 7'
Medium/Format: 35mm
Language: Dutch
Premiere status: -
Director: Koert Davidse
Producer: Pieter Jan Smit
Sales / World rights holder: Pieter Jan Smit
Screenplay: Koert Davidse
Cinematography: Ton Peters
Sound design: Antoin Cox
Principal cast: Frank Lammers