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STILL LIFE
Director
Natasja Briers
Country / year
BE · 2026
Running time
23 min
Language
in EN, EN subtitles
In an authoritarian dystopia where silence is law, young Eris discovers a secret resistance that keeps expression alive through art. But her brother Silas, a law enforcer, is determined to silence them one by one. A dark fairy tale about freedom of speech, inspired by 1920s silent film. **Won Best Short Film at Filmfestival Oostende 2026 ** **Won Best Costume at Watersprite 2026** **Won prize at the Young Director Awards** **Part of the official Selection of Raindance**
Credits
- Director
- Natasja Briers
- Screenplay
- Natasja Briers
- Cast
- Taeke Nicolaï, Jules Smekens, Zakaria Ridouani, Caroline Stas, Lucas Tavernier, Alessandro Duca, David Fouques, Charles De Meester
- Production
- Natasja Briers, Jessa Wouters
Screenings
Both screenings are included in the festival pass.
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