The Miracle

Nienke Deutz (Lunanime, Keplerfilm)

2023, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, 14'58''

The Miracle, a place where the sun always shines, with endless opportunities to relax and food in abundance. But how do you relate to a place that constantly confronts you with the things you don’t have?

The Miracle (Čudež) je kraj, kjer vedno sije sonce in kjer je neskončno priložnosti za sproščanje ter obilica hrane. Toda kako se približaš kraju, ki te kar naprej sooča z rečmi, ki jih nimaš?

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Recommended for children under 14: yes
Techniques: Puppet film, cut-out animation, 2D computer

Written, directed, and edited: Nienke Deutz
Animation: 2D: Digna Van Der Put, Ben Gijsemans, Maxime Lambert, Karolien Raeymaekers, Annechien Strouven, Nienke Deutz // Stop motion: Geertrui De Vijlder, Jasmine Elsen, Timothée Crabbe, Nienke Deutz, Marie-Hélène Van Thuyne, Steven De Beul
Music: Mark Schilders
Set: Nienke DEUTZ, Maarten De With, Nicolas Keppens, Margaux Humblet
Film editor: Nienke Deutz
Sound engineer: Céline Bernard
Sound editor: Corinne Dubien
Mix: Aline Gavroy
Producers: Annemie Degryse (Lunanime), Peter Lindhout, Koji Nelissen, Derk-Jan Warrink (Keplerfilm)
Distribution: Miyu

Nienke Deutz

is a director and animator based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Exploring the narrative and visual possibilities animated film has to offer, she looks to combine various animation techniques and ways of storytelling. She was awarded a Wildcard from the Flanders film fund for her graduation film 1,2,3 piano! Her debut film Bloeistraat 11 won over 30 awards including the Cristal for best short film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. // Filmography: 2022 The Miracle, 2018 Bloeistraat 11, 2013 één, twee, drie piano, 2012 Shooting Venice