The filmmaker attached a tiny camera to the back of a young homing pigeon and released the bird from the top of a tall building in Delft. We follow it on its flight home to the old city centre of Rotterdam. The maker was inspired by his neighbour who has over two hundred homing pigeons.
Also in this combined programme
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The Rocketeer
About the hobby that grew into an all-consuming mania. A Star Wars fanatic goes to extremes to make sure his collection is complete. -
Untitled/Tithed
A filmmaker travels in his van from Spain to Rotterdam and on the way photographs everything he finds. An experiment in rhythm and montage. -
Jay’s Taste
When an ex-convict tries to keep his stepson out of trouble, he himself is drawn to his old habits. Short film by youth theatre group… -
Saturday
Where is the Polish identity to be found in a Dutch city? Observations on the streets of Rotterdam, in 1950s style. -
Katya
Moving short film about a teenage girl who is alone in the world. She has no help from either of her parents. Fortunately she does… -
Motor
Paranoia and fear spread like wildfire among the inhabitants of an apartment block. Both literally and metaphorically.
Film details
- Country of production
- Netherlands
- Year
- 2012
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 9'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi
