Still from Afar (2018)
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.
Director: Eva van Tongeren
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: March 29, 2018
Screenplay
Editing: Febe Simoens
Production: Animal Tank, De Imagerie
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
research, imprisonment, paedophilia, pictures, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is Still from Afar?
- Still from Afar has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Still from Afar?
- Still from Afar is a Documentary film.