AmnesiA (2001)

A photographer returns to his parental home because his mother is seriously ill. The confrontation with his past leads to panic in a surreal, stylised psychological drama.

Director:

Martin Koolhoven

Writer:

Martin Koolhoven

Stars:

Fedja van Huêt, Carice van Houten, Theo Maassen

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Fedja van Huêt	...	Alex / Aram
Carice van Houten	...	Sandra
Theo Maassen	...	Wouter
Sacha Bulthuis	...	Mother of Alex and Aram
Cas Enklaar	...	Eugene
Erik van der Horst	...	Young Alex / Aram
Eva van der Gucht	...	Esther
Bert Luppes	...	The Doctor
Carly Wijs	...	Woman in flashback
Hadewych Minis	...	Girl in bed
Anniek Pheifer	...	Doctor's assistant
Leo van Huêt	...	Theo

Storyline

Alex, a 28 year-old photographer, is no longer able to photograph people, for some mysterious reason. Every time he focuses his camera on someone, the same woman appears in his viewfinder - an image he cannot bear. When his brother Aram, whom he has not seen or spoke to for years, unexpectedly phones him and asks him to come to their parental home because their mother is severely ill and may not have long to live, he panics. The thought of a confrontation with the area where he grew up and the renewed encounter with his family makes him feel nervous. Nevertheless, that evening he leaves for AmnesiA: the estate of his parents, the spot where he spent his youth.

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Plot Keywords:

brother | photograph | writer director | rabbit | psychopath | 

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Motel Films bv [nl] (english)

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Release Date:

3 May 2001 (Netherlands)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Motel Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the original screenplay, the two brothers were not twins. After testing several actors for the different brothers, director Martin Koolhoven found Fedja van Huêt most suitable for both parts. Koolhoven then decide to turn the brothers into twins, and have Van Huêt play both.

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Connections

Referenced in De video van Theo Maassen (2002)

User Reviews

Wow. What a great film

Just saw this at WorldFest Houston. Have to say it was my favorite film there. Amazing performances, great twisted, dysfunctional story. If you get the chance to catch this film, do it! You won't regret it.