Happy to finally share a trailer and some stills from the work in progress of the experimental film me and Hattie Wade (
@citizen.obj ) are directing on “Be longing” by Michael Rakowitz (
@rak_attack_comix ) 💚🎬
This mid-length experimental film, evolving from Michael’s public artwork in The Hague, aims to rework Western normative practices of archaeology and history-writing. The dominant narratives that are tied with unearthed objects can become alienating to diasporic communities, frequently excluded from official history. The film excavates and preserves stories from these communities—focussing on collectivity and plurality in the present through alternative storytelling beyond geography and history.
This film is produced with the support of Gemeente Den Haag (
@gemeentedenhaag ) and Stroom Den Haag (
@stroom_den_haag ).
Our infinite gratitude goes to Michael for his trust and for welcoming us into a journey that introduced us to so many wonderful new people and communities in the city we call home.
Many thanks to the wonderful Wineke van Muiswinkel from Stroom Den Haag and to Willemijn Goetheer from the Gemeente Den Haag.
Our endless gratitude goes to all the participants portrayed in this film, especially those who so generously shared their intimate stories with us and our cameras, always welcoming even our wildest cinematic ideas with openness and grace. In particular:
Aryewinder Bhagirath
@aryewinder
Amber M. Arif
@_.iamberry
Hermine van Helden
@herminevanhelden
Big OC (Ozon Warning)
@warrior_came_out_to_play
Yulia Pattopang
@yuliapattopang
Margaret Leidelmeijer
@Margaret Leidelmeijer
Frank Kanhai
@frank.kanhai
Last but not least, deepest gratefulness to all our friends and crew members who helped (and still are helping!) to make this film possible:
Arianna Cavalensi
@arianna_cavalensi on 2nd camera
Lara Varat
@lara.varat on lights and 2nd camera
Valentino Russo
@timmy_oruss on sound recording
Cyan Bae
@pingpingpress as runner
nuel
@nuel.pw as music composer
Daniel Donato
@danieldonato as color grader
Julia Schmitz
@juliasterreschmitz as editor
Stay tuned for the release of the film soon! 📽️💌