Footsteps
Synopsis
In Footsteps, Fiona Tan creates connections between personal stories and the world around us. The footage shows children at play and Dutch windmills, but above all people engaged in heavy physical labour in the countryside and in factories. In a fascinating juxtaposition, she combines these images with excerpts from letters she received from her father just after she moved to the Netherlands in the late 1980s. Through his education in Indonesia, Tan’s father knew a lot about the Netherlands without ever having visited the country. In the letters, he meanders seamlessly between personal news and world events, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing.
Release History & Theatrical Window
EYE Institute solo-exhibition: Mountains and Molehills
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Tan
- Original Title
- Footsteps
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- EYE Film Institute Netherlands
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Tan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Footsteps.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footsteps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footsteps about?
In Footsteps, Fiona Tan creates connections between personal stories and the world around us. The footage shows children at play and Dutch windmills, but above all people engaged in heavy physical labour in the countryside and in factories. In a fascinating juxtaposition, she combines these images with excerpts from letters she received from her father just after she moved to the Netherlands in the late 1980s. Through his education in Indonesia, Tan’s father knew a lot about the Netherlands without ever having visited the country. In the letters, he meanders seamlessly between personal news and world events, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing.
Who directed Footsteps?
Footsteps was directed by Fiona Tan.
Who stars in Footsteps?
The principal cast of Footsteps includes Not specified.
When was Footsteps released and how long is it?
Footsteps was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.