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201829 minGdocumentary

Time and tide

201829 minGdocumentary

A 29-minute cinematic essay observes the changing coast and the stillness of nature through the lens of filmmaker Marleen van der Werf.

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Marleen van der Werf

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A 29-minute cinematic essay observes the changing coast and the stillness of nature through the lens of filmmaker Marleen van der Werf.

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Marleen van der Werfdirector

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Marleen van der Werf captures the changing coast in her 2018 film, Time and Tide. The 29-minute documentary presents a cinematic essay that focuses on the stillness of nature. Van der Werf's camera follows the tides and wind, revealing moments of calm amid the dynamic environment. The film reflects on the relationship between natural scenery and emotional states, inviting contemplation on the passage of time and the quietude found in nature.

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