Before it gets dark (2019)
Before it gets dark (2019)
The sisters Lotte (18) and Roos (16) both have Usher syndrome. This means that they will soon become both deaf and blind. They don't know how fast that will go, but already see and hear a lot worse than their peers.
Lotte (18) and Roos (16) are sisters and both have Usher syndrome. That means they will soon become deaf and blind. It is not known how fast that will go, but they already see and hear a lot worse than their peers. How do these two high-spirited girls deal with their development into adulthood, while the time bomb of deafness and blindness ticks inexorably? They are not deterred from getting the most out of life: Lotte is studying to become a photographer and Roos is passing her final exams. At the same time, they also want to do a few things before it is too late, such as seeing the Northern Lights with their own eyes. Director Kim Smeekes followed Lotte and Roos for the film for two years.

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Lotte Klaver Lotte Klaver As:
Roos Klaver Roos Klaver As:
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Storyline

Lotte (18) and Roos (16) are sisters and both have Usher syndrome. That means they will soon become deaf and blind. It is not known how fast that will go, but they already see and hear a lot worse than their peers. How do these two high-spirited girls deal with their development into adulthood, while the time bomb of deafness and blindness ticks inexorably? They are not deterred from getting the most out of life: Lotte is studying to become a photographer and Roos is passing her final exams. At the same time, they also want to do a few things before it is too late, such as seeing the Northern Lights with their own eyes. Director Kim Smeekes followed Lotte and Roos for the film for two years.


Tagline: The sisters Lotte (18) and Roos (16) both have Usher syndrome. This means that they will soon become both deaf and blind. They don't know how fast that will go, but already see and hear a lot worse than their peers.
Certification: AL

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: Nederlands

Release Date: 12 March 2019

Country: NL

Runtime: 56m

Company Credits

Company: Laurens Woldberg

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Cast

Directed By

Kim Smeekes

Kim Smeekes

Director

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Anneloes van der Weijden

Anneloes van der Weijden

Production Executive

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Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Visual Effects

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Camera

Geert Buitenhuis

Geert Buitenhuis

Camera Operator

Naf Oorthuizen

Naf Oorthuizen

Camera Operator

Bart Stoffels

Bart Stoffels

Camera Operator

Marnix Oldenburg

Marnix Oldenburg

Camera Operator

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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