the weight of the moon
2025
In the beginning was the sea
and the wind,
broken rocks and trees.
And Gemma and Sidra.
Words come and go.
Then the language between them disappears.
Inspired by the poems and abstract paintings of the artist Etel Adnan.
with Ru Hajjar & Theresa Hoffmann
Directed by Felizitas Hoffmann Director of photography: Rita Hajjar
Camera Assistant & Gaffer: Elsy Hajjar
Assistant Director & Costume Design: Amrei Kapfhammer
Editor: Melanie Jilg
Sound Design & Mixing: Cornelia ‘Nelly’ Böhm
Color Grading: Nicholas Coleman
Awards
Student Academy Award (Finalist)
Festivals
26th International Izmir Short Film Festival, Izmir, TR