Deuren naar de ziel (2009) [N/A]
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Release Date:
September 20, 2009
Original Title:
Deuren naar de ziel
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
VOF Appel & Honigmann
Production Countries:
Netherlands
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 48
An eye blinks close to the camera lens. This is followed by the image of an ear. Someone tastes food, another uses his nose, looking for a specific smell. A couple of massaging hands work bare skin. The film follows people who use their senses to get an idea or a sensation. The composer utilises his hearing to draw inspiration from everyday sounds. A passionate cook tastes his dishes until he is satisfied. A 'corpse sniffer' deploys his keen sense of smell to locate missing victims of criminal acts. The astronomer uses strong lenses to search the star system for new elements, while a blind man threads his way through traffic. Chaotic city noises accompany an image of what he can barely see. His tactile sense is miraculously strong. The occasional voice-over complements this ingeniously edited exploration of sensory perceptions.