Vrije Val ("Free Fall") 2010
Imagine that...
...your new love is diagnosed with HIV
...there is nothing you can do
...it affects you more than her
...it's all in your imagination...
What Eric loves even more than making music with his band, is the bar-lady that works at their favorite hangout. When they eventually fall in love, their initial frivolous relation is overshadowed by Eric's concern about the times they made love unpredicted. He demands of his new girlfriend to have a HIV test, which she reluctantly agrees to.
While the test-results from the lab take some time to return, Eric has some pretty bad dreams about the future...
In his depressed imagination - that weaves a black streak in his rational thinking and everyday life - she is diagnosed with HIV and will eventually pass away from the terrible disease that is AIDS.
His life, his music and his friends all suffer from Eric's depression and only his girlfriend can turn the tide...
Vrije Val is a short silent movie, with no spoken word, but packed with music, emotions and beautiful imagery. It addresses the sensitive issues of HIV, AIDS and prejudice in a non-provocative and accessible way. Vrije Val offers an ideal conversation piece with great educational value when discussing HIV and AIDS with people coming to age.
Vrije Val is based on a true story.
All profit of this short movie benefits the battle against HIV and AIDS. All cast, crew, locations and facilities have offered their time, love, money and services free of charge.
Cast:
Aukje van Ginneken (IMDb http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0320065/)
Erik Rooseboom
and others
Produced and directed by Martin Beek (IMDb http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3727391/)
Story, screenplay and song lyrics by Karel Hamm.
Press-kit available (cast&director photographs, poster, DVD, synopsis).