Synopsis
Max, a young ice cream vendor with aspirations of becoming a techno musician, is paralyzed by fear just before stepping on stage at a rave club. Forced on an introspective yet visually expressive journey, Max is confronted by his insecurity and the cold presence of Alex, the guardian of loneliness. But when he unexpectedly meets the charming Helen, she is determined to free him from the clutches of self-doubt.
Max, a young ice cream vendor with aspirations of becoming a techno musician, is paralyzed by fear just before stepping on stage at a rave club. Forced on an introspective yet visually expressive journey, Max is confronted by his insecurity and the cold presence of Alex, the guardian of loneliness. But when he unexpectedly meets the charming Helen, she is determined to free him from the clutches of self-doubt.
Full credits
- Section
- International Student Competition
- Director
- Roberts Vanags
- Choreographer
- Karīna Lapšina
- Production countries
- Latvia
- Production year
- 2024
- Duration
- 22 minutes
- Producer
- Nikola Ozola, Emīls Alps
- Website
- https://neonorma.lv/en/portfolio/north-pole/
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