Short documentary made at a time when making a non-moralising portrait of a drug addict was still something very new. The careful film style, the timeless black & white and the genuine interest of the film makers turn this film into more than a beautiful historic document; it has grown old with dignity and still has something to say for itself. The film follows Gaby Derkinderen, a 24-year-old who is primarily involved with his addiction, even though he could probably do a lot more. But the question no longer needs to be posed more than 30 years later. The protagonist died before the film premiered.
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Ibogaine – Rite of Passage
Striking documentary about the amazing substance ibogaine. It is harvested in Africa from a route. Everyone is willing to believe that it gives dancin
Film details
- Country of production
- Netherlands
- Year
- 1973
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2006
- Length
- 30'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi PAL
