Bedlam

In a dim Singaporean apartment, Father is awakened by the voice of his wife. He drags himself out of bed slowly, clearly aged and feeble. He continues on to his daily routine but the voices continued to haunt him, pushing him to his breaking point.

  • Nor Hisham
    Director
  • Nor Hisham
    Writer
  • Lim Li Yin
    Producer
  • Ng Lee Huat
    Key Cast
    "Old Man"
  • Amy Ng Kuan Yeen
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Raphael Depari
    Key Cast
    "Young Son"
  • Tian Dai Thian
    Key Cast
    "Adult Son"
  • Fadhil Fo'ad
    Cinematographer
  • Leonardus Depari
    Sound Operator
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 17, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    Chinese, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Short to The Point Short Film Festival
    Romania
    Romania
    April 6, 2020
    Romania Premier
    Official Selection / Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Nor Hisham

With more than 2 years of Visual Communications background, Nor Hisham specialises in Graphic Design & Productions. He starts to have a strong passion for Filming and begin doing filmmaking.

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Director Statement

I directed this film, Bedlam, after learning of the situation of the elderly in Singapore. At their age, many of them have suffered and lost almost everything, and everyone dear to them. I want to showcase the loneliness they experience daily. In my personal experience, my grandfather suffered from memory loss and could not recognise me over the years. The main character in the film hears voices from his repressed memories. Those memories are both good and bad. By creating this film, I hope to help voice out the mental struggles of Singaporean elderly people.