[REQ] When Light Fades (2020) [Netherlands] Short
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:35 pm
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11617188
A poetic short film about a ten-year-old boy struggling with depression. As he spirals further into isolation, it's getting harder for him to resist the visions of an offered escape. Inspired by the director's childhood.
When Light Fades (2020)
Written & Directed by Daan Groot
A poetic short film about a ten-year-old boy struggling with depression. As he spirals further into isolation, it’s getting harder for him to resist the visions of an offered escape.
Short film | 00:11:33 | Narrative Fiction | Themes: Depression, Youth, Children | Colour | 4:3 | The Netherlands | Spoken language: Dutch | Subtitles: English | Format: DCP, ProRes | Dolby 5.1 & Stereo LtRt
Fransiska Prihadi, program director Minikino: “Intense and brutally emotional, I feel guilty to find it beautiful at the same time.”
Festival Selections:
- Minikino Short Film Week Bali 2020, programmers choice competition, Indonesia.
- Nederlands Filmfestival 2020, debut competition, the Netherlands.
AWARDS:
- Programmers Choice Award, Minikino Short Film Week Bali 2020, Indonesia
A poetic short film about a ten-year-old boy struggling with depression. As he spirals further into isolation, it's getting harder for him to resist the visions of an offered escape. Inspired by the director's childhood.
When Light Fades (2020)
Written & Directed by Daan Groot
A poetic short film about a ten-year-old boy struggling with depression. As he spirals further into isolation, it’s getting harder for him to resist the visions of an offered escape.
Short film | 00:11:33 | Narrative Fiction | Themes: Depression, Youth, Children | Colour | 4:3 | The Netherlands | Spoken language: Dutch | Subtitles: English | Format: DCP, ProRes | Dolby 5.1 & Stereo LtRt
Fransiska Prihadi, program director Minikino: “Intense and brutally emotional, I feel guilty to find it beautiful at the same time.”
Festival Selections:
- Minikino Short Film Week Bali 2020, programmers choice competition, Indonesia.
- Nederlands Filmfestival 2020, debut competition, the Netherlands.
AWARDS:
- Programmers Choice Award, Minikino Short Film Week Bali 2020, Indonesia