Magnesium
View TrailerDutch with English subtitles, 2012, 21 minutes, color, Netherlands, Shorts Competition
A talented gymnast makes a life-changing discovery as she prepares for an important tournament, which is her last chance to reach the top.
About the Director
Amsterdam native Sam de Jong is an alumnus of the Dutch Film Academy, where he made his award-winning graduation film, Magnesium. After graduation he directed a 50-minute television documentary on Dutch youth culture in the twenty-first century. It is the foundation for his first feature film, which he is working on at the moment.
Cast and Credits
Director: Sam de Jong
Screenwriter: Shady El-Hamus
Producers: Alexander Van Damme, Beau van Assem, Marloes de Rijke
Cinematographer: Paul Özgür
Editor: Mieneke Kramer
Production Designer: Sanne Schat
Composer: Alekos Vuskovic
Sound Designer: Thijmen van der Poll
Principal Cast: Denise Tan, Samira Maas, Vanja Rukavina
Contact: Alexander Van Damme / vdsander@gmail.com / +32 484 114 114
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