Tag: Feature documentary

In Groenkijkers (‘greenwatchers’), Rovers delivers a visual tribute to nature conservationists like her father, who each in their own way try to preserve and improve their piece of nature. We are part of their small discoveries and successes. But we also experience how they struggle with the sometimes desperate feeling of whether it all still matters.

Groenkijkers is a poetic and urgent mosaic film about love for nature, connection to a place, sorrow for what disappears, and hope for what can change.

For Groenkijkers it was important to maintain an optimistich atmosphere that looked naturalistic but also allowed each scene to have it’s own atmosphere.

Selling a Colonial War (2023), directed by In-Soo Radstake, is a compelling documentary that examines the Dutch government’s portrayal of the Indonesian War of Independence (1945–1949). Through extensive archival footage and expert interviews, the film reveals how the conflict was framed as a justified action, obscuring the violence and colonial exploitation involved. Radstake delves into the complexities of historical narratives, shedding light on the enduring impact of this misrepresentation on contemporary Dutch society. ​

Crazy Days (2021), directed by Sanne Rovers, is a documentary that delves into the challenges faced by the Dutch National Opera during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the company prepares for Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, stringent health measures—such as mask-wearing during rehearsals and limited room capacities—threaten the production. Through intimate behind-the-scenes footage, the film captures the resilience and creativity of the cast and crew as they navigate uncertainty to bring the opera to life

For the colour palette of this project we worked on the surreal contrast between the rich colourful costumes and the grey office-like atmosphere of the behind-the-scenes architecture.

Daddy and the Warlord (2019), directed by Shamira Raphaëla and co-directed by journalist Clarice Gargard, is a poignant documentary exploring the complexities of personal and political legacies. Clarice embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her father, who served under three corrupt leaders, including the notorious war criminal Charles Taylor, during Liberia’s tumultuous history. As she delves deeper, Clarice confronts the blurred lines between patriotism, power, and moral compromise, challenging her perception of heroism and villainy.

The film delves into themes of war, rebellion, and the fading of ideals in times of conflict. ​

For this film cinematographer Jefrim Rothuizen used RGB LED panels to create surreal palettes evoking a fever dream of colour. During colourgrading we leaned into this heavily. Careful preprocessing and denoising of the Sony A7s II footage allowed us to really push the material to its limits.