Paralysed Nights

Often when you think back on a dream it feels like a vague haze, but there are also some dreams that feel like lifelike nightmares. One night when I had problems falling asleep, it felt like someone walked into my room. I tried to move but my body was paralysed. A shadow pulled me out of my body, and I realised I was on the border of dreaming and being awake. In my night life, this state called sleep paralysis has now become normal for me and this film is my way of sharing the feeling of my experience that very first night.

Animation & Stop Motion Special Award Finalist
Director:
Anna Koppen
Year:
2021
Country:
Netherlands
Genre:
Animation
Length:
4'
Producer:
Anna Koppen
Sound:
Midas Van Jaarsveld
Cast:
Anne Reitsma