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A short clip I made based on the end of the world according to Norse mythology.

It's the story of Líf (Life) and Lífthrasir (Life lust) who are hidden in Hoddmímis Holt after the events of Ragnarök.

It was made as a leader for the Imagine Film Festival 2012, Amsterdam. The only given subject was that it had to be about the end of the world. It was nominated for the Time Capsule award and ended up in 2nd place (close, but no cigar!). The film was also selected for the Dutch Online Film Festival 2013 in the category Best fiction film.

I like the fact that it's not the end of times, but the beginning of new times.

I wrote, shot, edited, graded and directed it myself. Props to Tim McFarland and Shaheena Dax for playing the two main characters. Anette Maria Kaarud for her beautiful voice over and Marcel Janssen for recording it. Sound design, subtle as it is, done by Iwan van Wijk. Animation by Jasper ten Kleij.

Also thanks a lot to the Battersea Arts Centre, London, Mahshid Torkan for her make-up. And last but certainly not least, Nicolas Fenton, whose vision helped a lot during this project.