Set between the sublime tranquility of the Wadden Sea and the restless pace of Groningen city life, Schoem follows the story of Hades, a young skipper whose family is slowly falling apart. As the world changes faster than he can keep up, Hades is confronted with the emotional weight of change, loss, and unexpected connection. Inspired by Ingeborg Nienhuis's novella "Schoem or De vaarende Zoltkamper," this short film combines poetic realism with emotional depth. Directors Kashani and Komelizadeh draw on their own intercultural experiences, creating a work that is simultaneously simple and aesthetically daring.
Crew
Vida Kashani
Director, Scenario Writer
Amir Komelizadeh
Director, Director of Photography
Ingeborg Nienhuis
Scenario Writer
Pouya Parsamagham
Editor
Karim Ouri
Assistant Director
Dena Yarzadeh
Producer
Yvonne Dijkstra
Production Design
Saskia Wagenvoort
Costume Design
Mahoor Mirshakak
Sound Designer
Evert-Jan Berends
Lighting Design