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Between Summits


After a climbing accident Hein Noortman ends up in a five-week coma full of visions. Most of Heins bones are severely broken or shattered, and his face needs to be completely reconstructed. Against all odds he awakes from his coma. Blind and barely breathing a long physical rehab process starts.

Hein learned to walk, talk and stand on his own two feet. But some things keep nagging. The dependence on his surroundings weigh heavy on him. Despite everything, he does not give up on his dreams, and a big challenge is planned. A film on getting the most out of life.

A monologe, combined with animation and expository video.

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  • Roeland Wendel
    Director
    De Gastenlijst, Bonusprogramma
  • Ilse Lavell
    Producer
    Bonusprogramma
  • Hein Noortman
    Key Cast
    "Hein "
  • Mariëlle Noortman
    Key Cast
    "Mariëlle"
  • Jan Bexterman
    Animation
  • Dion van Velzen
    Sound Design
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Between Summits
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Expository, animation, mixed
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 6, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria, Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9 /2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Hogeschool Utrecht
  • Noorderlijk Film Festival
    Leeuwarden
    Netherlands
    November 11, 2022
    Nominee Best Student Film
  • International Film Festival The Hague
    The Hague
    Netherlands
    November 13, 2022
    Finalist
  • Dutch Mountain Film Festival
    Heerlen
    Netherlands
    November 5, 2022
  • CampusDoc Film Festival
    Utrecht
    Netherlands
    June 18, 2022
    Netherlands Première
  • CampusDoc Film Festival
    Utrecht
    Netherlands
    June 19, 2022
    Winner Best Cinematography
  • Official donor Première
    Rotterdam
    Netherlands
    October 1, 2022
Director Biography - Roeland Wendel

Roeland (23) and Ilse (22) first worked together in 2019, creating 'Het Bonusprogramma' where they interviewed the foremost journalists. A big passion for human interest and sharing passionate people's stories.

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🏅 Winnaar Juryprijs beste Documentaire DMFF 2022
🏅 Winnaar Beste Cinematografie CampusDoc 2022
🏅Honorable mention SWIFF International Film Festival 2022

🔹 Nominatie Beste Documentaire Den Haag International FF 2022
🔹 Nominatie Best Student Film Noordelijk Film Festival 2022
🔹 Nominatie Best Mountainfilm @ Rio Mountain Filmfestival 2022