Me and My Parents - My Parents and I (2004)

In 1975, his graduation year at the Film Academy, director Gerrit van Elst captured his relationship with his father and mother and how they opposed their only child’s decision to go and study in faraway Amsterdam. Twenty-nine years later, he and his camera crew are back at his - now seriously infirm - parents. For this film, Van Elst cross-edited the footage of then and now. A revealing observation of growing old and approaching death.

Director: Gerrit van Elst
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Production: Stichting Zig Zag
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

parent child relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Me and My Parents - My Parents and I about?
In 1975, his graduation year at the Film Academy, director Gerrit van Elst captured his relationship with his father and mother and how they opposed their only child’s decision to go and study in faraway Amsterdam. Twenty-nine years later, he and his camera crew are back at his - now seriously infirm - parents. For this film, Van Elst cross-edited the footage of then and now. A revealing observation of growing old and approaching death.
Who directed Me and My Parents - My Parents and I?
Me and My Parents - My Parents and I was directed by Gerrit van Elst.
Who stars in Me and My Parents - My Parents and I?
Me and My Parents - My Parents and I stars Dirk van Elst, Gerrit van Elst, Gerritje Petronella van Elst-Slijkhuis.
How long is Me and My Parents - My Parents and I?
Me and My Parents - My Parents and I has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Me and My Parents - My Parents and I?
Me and My Parents - My Parents and I is a Documentary film.
Where was Me and My Parents - My Parents and I produced?
Me and My Parents - My Parents and I was produced in Netherlands.