ZP04 Kurzfilm im der Kirche

“Fear of Flying” – not exactly easy for a bird born to fly. This short film by Conor Finnegan could just as well be called “No Fear of Flying”, in keeping with this year’s theme of the Evangelical Reformed Church: “No Fear of Fear”. Will the bird ultimately overcome its fear – and fly? The second film we are showing in the church is “Oh Willy” by Emma De Swaef. It deals with nudity, physicality – and paradise. A multi-layered film with a celestial effect in the final scene: a bearded being (God?) lifts the protagonist onto his lap – and offers him his breast. Is this a male paternal figure? Is it a consoling mother who accepts us as we are? Does it matter?

The two animated short films provide inspiration for the church service on 8 September.

Appointments & Tickets

Sun 8.9. • 07:30

60'

Liturgy and sermon

Res Peter

Films

Oh Willy…, Emma DeSwaef, Marc James Roels, BE 2012

Oh Willy…

Fifty-something Willy returns to the naturist community of his youth to visit his dying mother. When she dies shortly after he arrives, Willy flees in confused sadness into the forest. After a rough start he finds the motherly protection of a big gentle hairy beast.
Direction Emma De Swaef Duration 17' Country Belgium, France, Netherlands Year 2012

Animation Andreas De Ridder Distributor Emma De Swaef

Fear of Flying, Conor Finnegan, IE 2012, Fear of Flying, Conor Finnegan, IE 2012

Fear of Flying

Direction Conor Finnegan Duration 10' Language English Country Ireland Year 2012

Screenplay Conor Finnegan