Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Nick Mooijekind, Elliot Falces, Renee Riebeek, Daan Bunnik

ROOTS 5: how did we get here?

ROOTS 5 includes 'At Wilberts End' by Nick Mooijekind, 'Mr. Procházka' by Elliot Falces, 'Third Time's the Charm' by Renee Riebeek and 'GekkigGeit' by Daan Bunnik.

Sometimes life takes a turn so unexpected that the only thing left to do is embrace the absurd. Blending dark humour, surreal situations and unconventional storytelling, these films explore the strange ways people navigate the world around them. From bizarre encounters to extraordinary family histories, they find humour and meaning in the most unlikely places.

At Wilberts End – Nick Mooijekind

Created over the course of two years using LEGO animation and Blender, this short film is inspired by Edgar Wright’s The World's End. The final instalment of a trilogy follows three friends on a pub crawl known as the Golden Mile, where a series of increasingly strange encounters makes them suspect something is seriously wrong with the town.

Mr. Procházka – Elliot Falces

A highly suggestible hypochondriac stuck in an endless hospital queue secretly swaps his waiting number with another patient. What seems like a harmless shortcut quickly spirals into a medical identity mix-up, leaving him entangled in someone else's life – and diagnosis.

Third Time's the Charm – Renee Riebeek

Renee's grandfather was struck by lightning not once, but three times, before eventually dying. Told in a dry, pseudo-scientific tone and constructed entirely from archival material, this film reconstructs the extraordinary family story with meticulous, almost forensic precision.

GekkigGeit – Daan Bunnik

In this tragicomic road trip through the Dutch countryside, a couple struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of a stillbirth. When miscommunication and unprocessed grief collide with an unexpected goat-themed festival, the absurd journey becomes an unlikely opportunity for tenderness and release.

After the screenings, join us for a Q&A with the filmmakers. Don't forget to cast your vote for the ROOTS Audience Award!

Regisseur Nick Mooijekind, Elliot Falces, Renee Riebeek, Daan Bunnik
Cast Various
Land Nederland
Taal Various
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 54 min
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