Short film 13:15
Film Gentle wildfire deals with disappearing memories in the aftermath of a forest fire. It tells the story of Photographer Carlos’ self-confronting journey back to his hometown where he rekindles his connection to his roots. Shot in Portugal and the Netherlands
the film Premiered as film-installation at Museum Hilversum in September 2020. Premiering at solo exhibition in Museum Hilversum in 2020, the film has garnered recognition in 24 international film festivals, won awards such as Best Experimental Film at the Maracay International Film Festival in Venezuela and the Short to the Point Festival in Bucharest.
Produced by Interakt Mira Mendel & René Mendel. Production manager Nikki Thie, Line producer Jimy Silva de Almeida. Director of photography Lonneke Worm. Editing Tim Roza, Grading Michiel Rummens Amator
Carlos played by Rúben Gomes. Sonia played by Sonia Santos, Young Carlos played by Rafael João Cabral da Silva
With; Adelino Esperanç, Laurinda Carvalheiro Barbeiro Esperança, Carlos Trinidade, Vitor Lopes Almeida, Orlando Esperto, Manuel Santos Esperto, Palmira Caminho, Diamantino Neto, Carlos Manuel Silva, Fernando Grácio Gaspar, Sapadores Florestais de Mafra.
Sound by Kristian Knoop, Soundtrack Peter Vandrie, Choir Dordrechts Brandweerkoor, Choir conductor Johan van den Hoedt, Choir sound recording Jaap Sijben, Soundmix Rick Haring.
This film is made possible by Stichting Strandlinks and the the Dutch Film Fund
photo in museum hilversum Rick Mandoeng.
For a screening link to the film please contact me.
