Under the stars I felt at home (0+)
the Netherlands, 2014, colour, 21 min.
Director: Anneloor van Heemstra
Director: Anneloor van Heemstra
Ilia is homesick, he longs for everything that used to make him beam with pleasure. Even though he was born in the war, his life was almost normal in Afghanistan. Then the Taliban killed his brother and grandfather. Now Ilia is living in the Netherlands, along with his sick mother, in a room as small as a closet. The other family members are not allowed to stay with them. He misses his father who is homeless and wandering about. Ilia really wants to see him but how do you do that without money for a train ticket and only very occasionally WiFi?
Anneloor van Heemstra
Anneloor van Heemstra
(1978) makes documentaries inspired by the strength and power of individuals who, against all odds, stand for what they think is important. In her work she gives a voice to people that need to be heard, because their story could give the world an impulse to more understanding.
FILMOGRAPHY
The Eighth Day, 2003; The Making Of “Vet Hard”, 2005; I Have a Plan, 2005; Profile, 2005; See Yourself, 2006; Fan Fier an Fierder, 2006; Girls in Guyville, 2007; Rebel in a Suit, 2009; Astronaut, 2009; Clear, 2010; Sunny Side of Sex, 2011; Tough Guys Don’t Cry, 2011; To Or Not To Do, 2012; Jan’s Mom, 2012; To Do Or Not To Do Part 2, 2013; You Should’ve Been There, 2013; As Soon as I Get Out, 2014, Under the Stars I Felt at Home, 2014.
the Netherlands, 2014, colour, 21 min.
Director: Anneloor van Heemstra
Director: Anneloor van Heemstra
Ilia is homesick, he longs for everything that used to make him beam with pleasure. Even though he was born in the war, his life was almost normal in Afghanistan. Then the Taliban killed his brother and grandfather. Now Ilia is living in the Netherlands, along with his sick mother, in a room as small as a closet. The other family members are not allowed to stay with them. He misses his father who is homeless and wandering about. Ilia really wants to see him but how do you do that without money for a train ticket and only very occasionally WiFi?