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When the Mist Lifts

A Dutch mystery short about a man who wakes up in a hotel room without any memory of who he is. He finds a ripped piece of paper with a name on it. With this clue, the search for his identity ensues and he finds himself tangled in a web of lies, betrayal and murder.

  • Elia Smarius
    Director
  • Ole de Bruyn
    Director
  • Elia Smarius
    Writer
  • Elia Smarius
    Producer
  • Gijs de Later
    Key Cast
  • Miguel Stigter
    Key Cast
  • Erik de Bruyn
    Key Cast
  • Micky Bruins
    Key Cast
  • Kees Veerkamp
    Key Cast
  • Pierre Bokma
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Na de Mist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Mystery, Thriller, drama
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 19, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital - Sony A7S III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • International Film Festival The Hague
    The Hague
    Netherlands
    Official Selection
  • Roma Short Film Festival
    Roma
    Italy
    Award Winner - Best Actor
  • V.i.Z. Film Fest
    Odesa
    Ukraine
    Award Winner - Best Actor
  • CLIMAX Film Fest
    Madrid
    Spain
    Nominee - Outstanding Thriller
Director Biography - Elia Smarius, Ole de Bruyn

Elia Smarius was born and raised in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where he developed his passion for cinema. In his debut short "When The Mist Lifts" he tries to merge traditional and old-school forms of filmmaking with unconventional ways of telling a story. The film creates an atmosphere similar to that of gritty Dutch mystery thrillers of the early 1980's with a modern pace and polish.

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