When Forever Dies (2020)

A cinematic fantasia 125 years in the making

When Forever Dies (2020) poster

An archival fiction feature about the eternal battle of the sexes, in which two star-crossed lovers trapped in a kingdom of shadows fight to keep their love alive as they gradually fall in hate. Their names are Forever Man and Forever Woman. They are embodied by actors and actresses from long-gone eras, but also by cartoon characters and puppet animations. Together they narrate the story of the euphoric ups and tragic downs of human existence. When Forever Dies, a virtuoso collage of film fragments from the Eye Filmmuseum archive, is an epic ode to largely unseen cinema anchored in the polarizing world of today.

Director: Peet Gelderblom
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pieter Straatman
Editing: Peet Gelderblom
Production: Tangerine Tree, EYE Film Institute Netherlands
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories, Immortal Love Across Centuries, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing

Keywords

light, pact with the devil, romance, love, archive footage, found footage, shadow, collage film

More Films by Director: Peet Gelderblom
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Forever Dies about?
An archival fiction feature about the eternal battle of the sexes, in which two star-crossed lovers trapped in a kingdom of shadows fight to keep their love alive as they gradually fall in hate. Their names are Forever Man and Forever Woman. They are embodied by actors and actresses from long-gone eras, but also by cartoon characters and puppet animations. Together they narrate the story of the euphoric ups and tragic downs of human existence. When Forever Dies, a virtuoso collage of film fragments from the Eye Filmmuseum archive, is an epic ode to largely unseen cinema anchored in the polarizing world of today.
Who directed When Forever Dies?
When Forever Dies was directed by Peet Gelderblom.
Who stars in When Forever Dies?
When Forever Dies stars Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous.
How long is When Forever Dies?
When Forever Dies has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is When Forever Dies?
When Forever Dies is a Drama, History, Romance, Fantasy film.
Where was When Forever Dies produced?
When Forever Dies was produced in Netherlands.
What are the themes of When Forever Dies?
The themes of When Forever Dies include: Moving Relationship Stories, Immortal Love Across Centuries, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing.