Lacuna
NL, 2025 / 34 min.
The discovery of three silver serviette rings sparked the directors' curiosity. Who did they belong to, and why had they been hidden? This emotional journey leads us to Sonja. Distorted memories and almost intangible images transport the elderly woman to a forgotten moment of loss.
The XR experience Lacuna by Maartje Wegdam and Nienke Huitenga Broeren is a captivating combination of 3D modelling, audio, animation and personal footage. The history of three serviette rings leads audiences from Paramaribo to Amsterdam and the mental institution Het Apeldoornse Bosch. Distorted memories and almost intangible images transport the elderly woman Sonja to a forgotten moment of loss and grief during World War Two. Premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Lacuna has been selected for the 2025 Cannes Immersive Competition, the VR/AR section which highlights a new wave of international artists reshaping storytelling through immersive art. The screenings at Eye offer a rare chance to experience Lacuna ahead of its major international debut on the Riviera.
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Production year
2025
Country
NL
Length
34 min.
Language
Dutch
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Extended Reality in Eye
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