January

18-2-2025 12:42

2024 / 22' Dir. Jetske Lieber Sc. Jim Sluis Prod. Netherlands Film Academy

January

Jetske Lieber

For twenty-something year old Willem, January begins with a heavy dose of heartbreak. He is confronted with the question: who am I, without my ex? While he gets carried along through birthday parties, dark dancefloors and climate activist training he tries to redefine who he actually wants to be.

Main Category: Short

Expected Completion: 2024

Original Film Title: Januari

English Film Title: January

Production Year: 2024

Running Time: 22

Original Language: Dutch

Colour / B&W: colour

Major topic: LGBTIQ+

Director: Jetske Lieber

Debut Status: Graduation Film

Filmography Director: JANUARY (2024, fiction short) Awards: KNF Award Best Student Film at Nederlands Film Festival, Manifest Award at Poitiers Film Festival, LAUNDRY (2023, short fiction)

Screenwriter: Jim Sluis

Main Production Company: Netherlands Film Academy

Main Production - Person(s): Julia Voets · Meike van Engelen · Tessel van der Linden

Main Production Company E-mail: julia@crazypapersfilm.com

Main Production Company Website: https://www.filmacademie.ahk.nl/

Festival distribution Company E-mail: purplerayfilm@gmail.com