Optocht

A quiet, observational drift through a city with four travellers, more a mood than a story, asking patience and rewarding it with texture.

Directed by

Frans van de Staak

Overview

Four persons travel by rail to visit a city. On arrival they take a bicycle to continue their tour and join occasionally a passing protest manifestation. The camera is never far off their trail.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and satirical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Identity, politics, freedom, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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