After an incredible and meaningful three and a half years, my time at @modestdept is winding down.
The last years at @modestdept has been a mix of personal growth and professional achievements. We tackled challenges, celebrated wins, sweated together and shared countless smiles. It’s been a journey of growth, creativity and friendships.
With a heart full of gratitude for the memories we created, the support & trust I received I conclude this chapter, holding onto the cherished moments and the lasting impact on my journey.
A big hug goes out to all the incredible directors, creatives and producting heroes I’ve come across during my time at modest dept., you’ve not only inspired, teached and pushed me to my limits - you also turned first encounters into wonderful friendships.
Here’s to the memories and milestones we’ve created, the lessons we’ve learned and endless possibilities ahead. May the future be as bright as the past.
Thank you for being a part of this unforgettable journey.
Films aren’t made alone 🫂
In love,
B.
Two years ago, I decided to take a step closer to one of my biggest dreams. Since then, I’ve traveled to three African countries on my own. Raising funds for medical care, food, education, and safe sleeping conditions for orphans, with the financial support of friends, family, and many more people. Becoming the strongest & happiest version of myself 🫂
We celebrated the love of our best friend in Sardinia & had the most beautiful holiday together. When your closest friends turn into family – your chosen family, your biggest blessing on this planet. The most special female friendships on earth. My love for you is endless 🤧
The most special, heartwrenching and wonderful past couple of weeks, spending my time at the orphanage in the village of Bujagali, Uganda - found a family far away from home.
Over two years ago, I wrote & shot this short for my bachelor’s degree. Despite any knowledge in directing, I decided to give it a try, because no medium resonated with me as strongly in storytelling, as close to human, and as emotionally impactful as film.
My aim: to film with and for the people I love and appreciate. My family and friends.
Seeing such beautiful films from all these talented people around me, I didn’t feel ready to share this film yet - but after a while I realised that the importance of the story outweighs any doubts.
So, two years later, I’m ready to tell. Forever grateful to everyone who supported, believed in me and invested their time 🫂 – you are my heroes.
Catharsis‘ is a short film portraying a black child’s journey navigating the complexities of skin color and masculinity in society. Through voice-over narration the film follows his path from birth to fatherhood, embodying the generational struggle against stereotypes. The film showcases the beauty of black males, their loving, caring, and nurturing sides as loving fathers, devoted brothers, and caring partners.
For Ahmed and Karim.
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Catharsis on Vimeo
starring: @kaarim.to@sergio.ben.mario@dominic_jb22@chikoba.mr@izzywork_ , Kenny, @laminesylva@engo.jack Mayra, Awa.
Written & directed by: @badrialea
Director of Photography: @gerritpiechowski
Editor: @luc_razor@gerritpiechowski
Voice Over: @shina.thegreat , Simba Kaur Deu, @badrialea
Colorist: @delfinamayer.color@mapberlin
Music & Sound: @blacktriaudio
Gaffer: @lucasfiederling
1st AC: @_mariusmueller
2nd AC: @larsbaessler
Set Production Assistant: @marlo_und_lackierer , @mafffie , @tutkususa , @orianagordon
BTS Photographer: @bengionfilm@jo.frotastic
special thanks: @modestdept@seeyourent
