'When we see life as an exercise in dying, death becomes a challenge. We prepare for the fact that one day we will have to let go of life. We observe others and how they find the strength to breathe their last breath.' Lotte van den Berg
An exercise in dying is Lotte van den Berg's first short film. The subject of the film is simple and urgent. A man watches a girl die in the streets. He doesn't do anything, he just watches. How detached are you as a spectator? And how involved can you be?
direction Lotte van den Berg / performance Ward Weemhoff, Floor van Leeuwen / camera Willem Weemhoff / sound Joost Roskam/ floor management Pol Bierhoff / editing Willem Weemhoff, Nathalie Cools / sound design Senjan Jansen/ camera assistant Robijn Voshol/ production Gjalt Vlam / costume design Rebekka Wormann / costume assistance Esmee Thomassen / make-up Elseline Hokke / catering Marie Groothof/ scene photography Kris Dewitte / producer OMSK / co-producer Keyman film / supported by The Netherlands Film Fund / with thanks to Jellichje Reijnders and Viola Groenhart
