In a stifling mise en scène that leaves no room for spontaneity, affection or rebellion, father, mother and daughter perform their rigid roles. Each follows their own script, out of sync and devoid of actual interaction. Their evocative choreography reveals small neuroses, fractures in the façade. With subtle humour and meticulous precision, this film-theatre hybrid captures a family trapped in their routines, going in circles until the curtain falls.
– Loes van Keulen
Also in this combined programme
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Smriti~
A delicate voice-over and surreal collages trace memory loss from grief to gentle surrender. -
like moths to light
Blending scientific research with visual poetry, here is a call to protect our dreams. -
The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
The Tragic Movement of the Spheres is a mysterious object investigating nothing less than the meaning of life.
Film details
- Country of production
- China
- Year
- 2026
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2026
- Length
- 19'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
Shows of "The Apple Doesn’t Fall…"
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-Video on demandEnglish subtitledPress & IndustrySoon available
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Pathé 3
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personwith Q&AEnglish subtitledSold out -
Pathé 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personwith Q&AEnglish subtitledSold out -
Cinerama 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personEnglish subtitled -
Pathé 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personEnglish subtitled