Film Lens
In Over het Wildrooster, viewers follow Robert, Rinke, and Ytzen as they navigate the woods between Odoorn and Exloo. Ytzen and Rinke reside in the forest, while Robert cycles through it daily for work. The film presents a unique perspective on time in nature, as expressed by Ytzen, who states, 'there is no time, there is just being.' This connection to the forest reveals unusual phenomena, such as trees losing leaves in September and plants sprouting in winter.
The documentary also features Wietse de Haan and Evert Prummel, who create musical instruments from dead trees. The music in the film is performed on these instruments and recorded in the forest, adding an auditory layer to the visual experience. Okki, a lifelong visitor to this forest, also appears, having known both the area and the main characters for many years.
Why Watch
- •Meet Robert, Rinke, and Ytzen in their forest home.
- •Find out about trees losing leaves in September.
- •See unique musical instruments made from dead trees.
Did You Know
•Ytzen claims that in the forest, 'there is no time, there is just being.'
•Trees in the forest lose their leaves as early as September.
•Wietse de Haan and Evert Prummel build instruments from dead trees.
Perfect For
Nature enthusiastsMusic loversLocal history fans