I, ADONIS / FICTION SHORT / 2021
Synopsis
Nicky’s whole world revolves around fitness, with the goal of getting bigger and stronger. By constantly monitoring his food consumption and weight, he seems to have his body and entire life under control. But when hidden childhood memories emerge, Nicky starts losing control and his body obsession sets off in an unhealthy direction.
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Genre: Drama / Thriller / Body horror
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Writer & Director: Angelo Raaijmakers
Producer: PRPL (Ellen Havenith)
Cast: Hein van Rooij, Dennis van Beusekom, Jolanda van den Berg, Levi Penris, Bart Harder
Director of Photography: Joris Bulstra
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Supported by: The Netherlands Film Fund (Filmfonds Shorts), City of Rotterdam.
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Festivals & screenings:
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
London Short Film Festival
Landshut Short Film Festival – Winner International competition Audience Award
Lille European Film Festival – Opening Ceremony
Madrid Indie Film Festival – Best director nominee
Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival – Winner best actor
Valencia Indie Film Festival – Best director nominee
Galacticat Fantastic Film Festival
Moscow Shorts International Film Festival
Short to the Point Film Festival – Winner Best Screenplay
International Filmfestival Emden-Norderney – Nomination Ostfriesischer Kurzfilmpreis
Norwegian Short Film Festival Grimstad
FEST – New Directors Film Festival – Silver Lynx Fiction Short Competition
Torino Underground Cinefest
Macabro Horror Film Festival
Shockfest Film Festival
Cinema Futuro Stuttgart
Mexico International Short Film Festival – International Competition
Venezia Shorts
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The I, Adonis cast & crew
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Poster by Niels Vrijdag