A Lapse of Memory

2007

26m

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Drama

Overview

A confused old man, Henry, lives on his own in an old empty building that is reminiscent of a deserted palace. Henry hasn't been outside for years. The camera follows a day in his life - his simple daily chores and his eccentric rituals. Henry looks like a European from a good family, but has many Asian habits. The second protagonist is the building in which Henry is staying: the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. It is one of the best preserved examples of chinoise architecture and furnishing in the world. Neither the client nor the architect had ever set foot in Asia. In a monologue, a parallel narrative unfolds in a game with reality and fiction. Word and image, fiction and documentary become intertwined with each other and point across the frontiers of ‘East’ versus ‘West’.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

Ruim Kader Films

Production Countries

Netherlands

Spoken Languages

Mandarin

Quick Facts

Release Date	February 1, 2007
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Johan Leysen

Key Crew

Fiona Tan

Director

Fiona Tan

Producer

Jaap van Hoewijk

Producer

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