Sjeemte
Completed
A benefits claim appointment spins out of control when Candide, 23, borrows her sister’s baby and strangely pretends like it’s her own child. A suspicious Martijn, the caseworker, attempts to unravel her lies accusing Candide of fraud. But behind her charade lies an unexpected secret.
| English Title | Mother Tongue |
|---|---|
| Release | 2021 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Dutch |
| Cast | Luka Kluskens, Jochum ten Haaf |
| Director | Floris Ramaekers |
| Writer | Floris Ramaekers |
| Producer | Reinier Selen |
| Composer | Teun Ramaekers |
| Cinematographer | Joris Bulstra |
| Production designer | Lonneke Orbons |
| Editors | Floris Ramaekers, Rachel Hayes |
Financiers
Limburg Filmoffice, Cinesud, Cubiss
Awards & Nominations
2022
British Independent Film Festival
- Best Director
winner
2022
British Independent Film Festival
- Best Actor
nomination
2022
British Independent Film Festival
- Best Actress
nomination
2022
British Independent Film Festival
- Best Short Film
nomination
2022
Around International Film Festival
- Best Short Film
nomination
2022
Around International Film Festival
- Cinematography
winner
2021
V.i.Z Film Fest
- Best Short Film Director
winner
2021
V.i.Z Film Fest
- Best Short Film Actress
winner
2021
Toronto Indie Shorts
- Best Actress
winner
Festivals
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British Independent Film Festival
Braunschweig International Film Festival
Netherlands Film Festival
Zuidelijk Film Festival
Limburg Film Festival
Oslo Film Festival
Toronto Indie Shorts
V.i.Z Film Fest
