1813

Gabriël is balancing on the edge of the abyss, ready to take his own life. In a voicemail, he addresses his beloved, bidding his final farewell in the hope that she will understand his internal struggle.

  • Mateo Fromont
    Director
  • Mateo Fromont
    Writer
  • Mateo Fromont
    Producer
  • Arend Pinoy
    Key Cast
    "Gabrïel"
    You Go to My Head, Chaussée D’amour, Dag vreemde man, ...
  • Delfine Bafort
    Key Cast
    "Céline"
    You Go to My Head, Promises Written in Water, Steve + Sky, ...
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    1813
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 26, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 18-35mm, Black Magic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Narafi (LUCA School of Arts)
Director Biography - Mateo Fromont

Mateo Fromont is a young filmmaker from Belgium, born in 2001. He is currently pursuing his studies at Campus Narafi, which is a part of LUCA School of Arts.

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Director Statement

1813 is not just a number, it is the suicide helpline in Belgium. It remains a taboo that is still not discussed enough. Especially for men, it remains challenging to say, "Fuck, I'm feeling bad." It is the statistics that have motivated me to create this film, but it is the experiences and encounters throughout the process that have truly inspired me. My hope with this film is to make it a topic of conversation because it is genuinely necessary in our society. Talking and listening, it can truly make a difference.