I am currently working on my graduation film: a short film (10-15 min) about dementia. It will be a slice of life film about Erik (79) who is about to move to a nursing home. In the film he says goodbye to the house where he lived for years with his wife. We see him struggle with his dementia until he learns: "It's not about what you know about someone, but about the feeling you get when you are with someone". The film shows in a realistic and modest way how difficult, painful and confusing it can be when someone suffers from dementia, both for those around them and for the person themselves.

What do we offer?
With a group of motivated film students in their final year, it will be two fun days of shooting!
An expense allowance of 25 euros per person is available.

Type
semi-professionele productie

Location
Amsterdam

Description
I am looking for actors for two roles:

BEN (m, 46)
Ben is Erik's 46-year-old son. He helps his father move to a nursing home and tries to keep everything on track. His role is practical, but also emotional: he takes care of his father when he loses perspective and his character shows how difficult it is to see someone slowly change.
Playing age: 46
Hair color: dark

YOUNG VERSION OF ERIK (m, 30)
The young version of Erik appears in brief moments as a memory or imagination. He shows who Erik once was: energetic, bright, and full of love for his wife. These scenes form a contrast with his current state and make the decay palpable. This character relies on non-verbal play.
Playing age: 30
Hair color: dark

Language requirements
Dutch

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