Why are we running away from death? Can you prepare for the death of a loved one? Who can act as a “mourning companion”? This fascinating documentary delves into the significance of death and grief in society. Featuring traditional mourning songs recorded in contemporary arrangements, the film addresses this taboo subject in an accessible and respectful way.
Also presented:
41st International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2023)
41st International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2023)
Director | Joo Joostberens |
Director of Photography | Joo Joostberens |
Scenarisation | Joo Joostberens |
Production | Aia Asé |
Artistic Supervision | Marek Brodzki |
Make Up Artist | Anna Stankowska |
Editing | Joo Joostberens |
Sound Recording | Michal Joostberens |
Sound mixing | Bart Putkiewicz |
Distribution | JMT Films : Michael Treves |
Music | Radek Lukasiewicz, Jarek Wazny, Janusz Zdunek |
Production
Joo Joostberens
Joo Joostberens is a film director, producer, cinematographer, motion graphic editor and scriptwriter.
He is a postgraduate student at the Warsaw Film School, MA Directing Programme.
He started out as a creator of advertising films and reports for international TV stations. He co-created a documentary about the Gda?sk Shipyard “Gda?sk Shipyard”. He is also Director of Photography of Polish-French-American production “I am Max” (2022), a documentary about the first international movie star — Max Linder.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
He is a postgraduate student at the Warsaw Film School, MA Directing Programme.
He started out as a creator of advertising films and reports for international TV stations. He co-created a documentary about the Gda?sk Shipyard “Gda?sk Shipyard”. He is also Director of Photography of Polish-French-American production “I am Max” (2022), a documentary about the first international movie star — Max Linder.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team