Carice van Heusden



Carice van Heusden is a young filmmaker from the Netherlands who currently resides in Brussels. Her passion for film was ignited at an early age, inspired by the power of storytelling and the visual possibilities inherent in the medium. This profound appreciation for cinema ultimately led her to Brussels, where she has further developed her creativity and immersed herself in the world of film at the RITCS School of Arts.

‘In my personal work, I focus on the female perspective, using a strong research-based methodology. This results in intimate films that explore the complexity of the human psyche and human relationships. Beyond the discipline of film, I aspire to break open the defined boundaries between the different art disciplines and have a keen interest in theatre and visual arts.’

Besides focusing on developing her voice as an author, she held various roles within different discipline, including: assistant director, screenwriter and the art department. After completing several distinctive short films during her studies, she is now working on her Bachelor Film ‘Nova Alma’ at RITCS.



Filmography

The Trees Hold Great Sorrow

Nova Alma

THE FIRST ATTEMPT - The Primordial Darkness of the Mother’s Lap

TOUCHPOINT

Melicious



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‘The Trees Hold Great Sorrow’

30-year old Alula has retreated to a remote cabin in the woods, seeking to get away from a traumatic event that continues to haunt her. In the film, two disparate worlds are interwoven: on the one hand, the genuine reality of the cabin, and on the other hand, a dark, abstract limbo, which is a manifestation of Alula’s trauma.

Together with her partner, Orpheo, Alula attempts to come to grips with reality, but her trauma world continues to expand and interject. The supposedly safe cabin turns into an arena of internal strife. Reality and fantasy blend together as Alula relives her trauma.




Written & Directed: Carice van Heusden
Producer: Geoffrey Detant & Carice van Heusden
DOP: Lucas Vandersmissen
Sound Design: Theo Meewis
Editing: Camilla Petralia


2023/ 2024