Mies

Short documentary about a seemingly normal woman in her early twenties, who has been plagued by mental illness for years. At times, her reality is not ours. What are her experiences and perceptions?

  • Mirthe Fernandes
    Director
  • Mirthe Fernandes
    Producer
  • Sterre de Jong
    Co-producer
  • Mirthe Fernandes
    Camera
  • Julius Rense
    Sound Design
  • Fons Posthouwer
    Editor
  • Jordy Holtslag
    Coloring
  • Nozem Audio
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mies
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Mirthe Fernandes

Mirthe Fernandes is a documentary director from the Netherlands and a 2019 graduate of the Utrecht School of the Arts (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht / HKU).
Her films are often characterised by strong societal themes and an artistic approach that creates a heartfelt connection for the audience with the subjects and people portrayed.

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Director Statement

My ambitions are making and creating concepts and films/documentaries. In my work you can see a reflection from a unseen society in one or a few individuals. I am looking with film eye's and try to make the world for a few minutes a little more empathic for everyone.