A Few Common Phrases
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Recording a performative action where Judith Westerveld grew up in South Africa, the film captures a first practice session in the Khoe language Khoekhoegowab. Words and phrases commonly used in conversation linger in the landscape, her voice strained by exertion and the difficulty of pronouncing words unknown. (LIMA)
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Film details
- Productieland
- South Africa
- Jaar
- 2019
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2019
- Lengte
- 5'
- Medium/Formaat
- DCP
- Taal
- English
- Première status
- World premiere
- Director
- Judith Westerveld
- Producer
- Judith Westerveld
- Cinematography
- Judith Westerveld, Tijs De Bie
- Sales / World rights holder
- Lumen Travo