“’Beast’ is a primal translation of the experience of being madly in love. About confusing hunger for life with the hunger for another” – Director Gaite Jansen⁠

‘Beast’ premieres 31.10.21 on NOWNESS (click to see the movie) 

“This is not a film about how a woman cannot live without a man but about growing up… I was interested in showing that you are the only one who can fill the space within you. You are what you are hungry for.” – Director Gaite Jansen⁠

2 creatives came together, to dance, to create and feel the freedom of being an artist.

Choreografer: Ziarah Janssen

‘Lights’ tells the story of a morning after – in every way. The morning after can sometimes be sour. What happens when the clouds of smoke have risen? This love story is supported by the dreamy music of Änimal.

With the increasing global chaos of the past few weeks on our minds, the young filmmakers of Blunt Cinema question what fear exactly does to us. And even if it seems to disperse us all, true fear could nevertheless bring us closer together – if only we would see that we are all afraid.

Marja’s husband died three years ago, and since then she has celebrated Christmas with her sons. When they turn out to have other plans this year, Marja is secretly relieved. Now she can spend the holidays with her new secret boyfriend. Ziarah plays the role of Caro the new girlfriend of one of her sons.