Still from Afar
Van ver staat het stil
Synopsis
For months Eva Van Tongeren maintains a correspondence with the convicted and incarcerated paedophile Thomas. With a voice-over she reflects upon his thoughts and how their atrociousness resonates through her daily life. Despite her unchanging incomprehension she seeks the limits of her empathy and tries to find ways to deal with such a loaded subject. As it proves to be impossible to make a connection she looks for something that does bind them. This brings her to the American landscape surrounding Death Valley, a place Thomas always wanted to visit. The filmmaker sends him fragments of quiet landscapes and memories that will never be his.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Courtisane Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva van Tongeren
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva van Tongeren
- Original Title
- Van ver staat het stil
- Release Date
- 29/03/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Animal Tank, De Imagerie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva van Tongeren
Eva van Tongeren
Febe Simoens
Brecht Van Elslande, Koen Bleuzé
Department Leadership Roster
Eva van Tongeren
Director
Febe Simoens
Editor
Brecht Van Elslande
Producer
Koen Bleuzé
Producer
Eva van Tongeren
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Still from Afar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Still from Afar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Still from Afar about?
For months Eva Van Tongeren maintains a correspondence with the convicted and incarcerated paedophile Thomas. With a voice-over she reflects upon his thoughts and how their atrociousness resonates through her daily life. Despite her unchanging incomprehension she seeks the limits of her empathy and tries to find ways to deal with such a loaded subject. As it proves to be impossible to make a connection she looks for something that does bind them. This brings her to the American landscape surrounding Death Valley, a place Thomas always wanted to visit. The filmmaker sends him fragments of quiet landscapes and memories that will never be his.
Who directed Still from Afar?
Still from Afar was directed by Eva van Tongeren.
Who stars in Still from Afar?
The principal cast of Still from Afar includes Not specified.
When was Still from Afar released and how long is it?
Still from Afar was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 18m.