Synopsis
Sophie, a curious and healthy eleven-year-old girl, is confined to a hospital bed under her mother’s constant watch. When she meets Buck, a cheerful nine-year-old adventurer, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and movement. As they explore together, Sophie begins to question the reality of her situation, wondering if she is truly as unwell as her mother insists.
Sophie, a curious and healthy eleven-year-old girl, is confined to a hospital bed under her mother’s constant watch. When she meets Buck, a cheerful nine-year-old adventurer, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and movement. As they explore together, Sophie begins to question the reality of her situation, wondering if she is truly as unwell as her mother insists.
Full credits
- Section
- New Dutch
- Director
- Daphne Lucker
- Choreographer
- Jori Meijer, Alessio Reedijk
- Production countries
- Netherlands
- Production year
- 2024
- Duration
- 14 minutes
- Producer
- Julia Rombout, Reinier Selen, Rinskje Raap
- Distribution
- Rinkel Film
- Website
- https://www.rinkelfilm.com/projects/her-body
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