The private atmosphere of a Dutch living room is interrupted by the disturbing presence of a large oak tree that slowly enters the room. Being both realistic and absurd, the confrontation between the tree and the home raises questions about the meaning and symbolism of the tree and the private domain.
Also in this combined programme
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Rigid Regime
Nissinen’s videos are characterized by absurdity, humour and deliberate clumsiness. An armless man arrives by helicopter to inspire the local communit -
Modern No.2
What looks like computer animation proves to be purely handmade and provides a fascinating expression of the rapidly changing world around us. -
Commission
Frank and often funny conversations about roots, consumerism and the rise of the Dutch Right Wing in Van Lieshout’s ‘shop’ in a Rotterdam mall.
Film details
- Country of production
- Netherlands
- Year
- 2011
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 9'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
