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Berg (2021)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 19M

Director : Joke Olthaar

Synopsis

A journey at high altitude seen through the eyes of three mysteriously connected hikers. After their coincidental meeting we follow these three on their personal odysseys. The levels of concentration they exhibit in trying to avoid mistakes makes their experience of the overwhelming landscape even more intense.

Actors

Crews

Joke Olthaar
Joke Olthaar
Director
Marc Thelosen
Marc Thelosen
Producer
Joke Olthaar
Joke Olthaar
Writer
Andre Schreuders
Andre Schreuders
Cinematography
Katarina Türler
Katarina Türler
Editor
Hugo Dijkstal
Hugo Dijkstal
Sound Designer
Machinefabriek
Machinefabriek
Original Music Composer
Reinier van Brummelen
Reinier van Brummelen
Color Grading
Sander Blom
Sander Blom
Script Consultant
Koert Davidse
Koert Davidse
Producer

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BERG – clip | IFFR 2021
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