ROOTS Ultra Short 2 • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Tippe Kok, Jotte Kuijt, Sylvie de Leeuwe, Madu Nie

ROOTS Ultra Short 2

Discover a series of ultra-short live-action films from local talent, delivering sharp storytelling and fresh perspectives in just a few minutes.

Discover a series of ultra-short live-action films from local talent, delivering sharp storytelling and fresh perspectives in just a few minutes. This program consists of the following titles:

Hunger of the Skin (Tippe Kok): After a harrowing nightmare, Z turns to ChatGPT for comfort. What follows is a tense, revealing conversation, as the AI grapples with Z’s yearning for real human connection and touch. Hunger of the Skin delves into the intersection of intimacy and technology, probing the role of digital interfaces in our modern lives and inviting viewers to reflect on a fundamental question: what truly makes us human?

Visite (Jotte Kuijt): In a small white house on a vast plain, a woman receives an unexpected visit from a birdman. Amid the emptiness, conversations unfold. A tender and subtly melancholic performance about longing, being seen, shared meals, and a sleeping dog.

Dear Freddie (Sylvie de Leeuwe): A young woman is dumped just before her five-year anniversary. When her ex casually asks her to drop off his things, she sees it as more than a simple favor—it’s the final insult. Determined, she crafts a letter as her form of revenge.

Echo van Java (Madu Nie): ECHO OF JAVA is a personal film in which a filmmaker from The Hague visits her family in Jakarta for the first time. There, she encounters emotions, stories, and sounds that stretch beyond her previous understanding of time and space. The visit raises more questions than answers, which she attempts to capture through her camera.

Make sure to stick around after the screening for a Q&A with the makers — and don’t forget to cast your vote for the ROOTS Audience Award!

ROOTS Film Festival 2025

YOUR NEW FAVORITE DIRECTOR IS HIDING IN THE HAGUE. Discover local film talent during ROOTS Film Festival 2025! On 12 & 13 December, Filmhuis Den Haag once again brings the city’s filmmakers to the big screen — a celebration of local talent, creativity, and community. For the full festival program, click here.

Regisseur Tippe Kok, Jotte Kuijt, Sylvie de Leeuwe, Madu Nie
Cast Various
Land Nederland
Taal Various
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 40 min
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