René van Kalken

Charlie wants to escape her world in the middle of her teenage years, and looks for a new life with Nicolaas, an elderly man with dementia, and his grumpy brother Franciscus. Life is good between the brothers, but will that stay her ideal place in the future as well?

ERIK is a short film about memory, loss, and love. Erik, a 78-year-old man, is preparing to move out of his longtime home when he discovers that an important photograph of his wife is missing. As he searches through the empty rooms, it becomes clear that he is not only missing the photo but also losing his grip on reality. The film reflects on the profound and painful impact of Alzheimer’s, showing how it changes both those who live with it and their loved ones.