Using texts by Kafka and photographs of Theo van Doesburg’s house in France, artist Ansuya Blom illustrates the mood of a man trying to regain control of his life. With a sense of despair and plenty of humour, Blom reveals his doubts and the banality of daily rituals.
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Film details
- Productieland
- Netherlands
- Jaar
- 2012
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2013
- Lengte
- 7'
- Medium/Formaat
- DCP
