The View From Here
(16'49'', 2012)


SYNOPSIS //
The View From Here is a documentary about horse whisperer Peter Neilson who is able to remember many of his past lives. He explains that animals, in principle, can take on different animal forms in their lifetimes, but his previous relations with earth have all been human. The film is an exploration of Peter's relation with death and attempts to portray and preserve the mystery of nature.

SCREENINGS //
Alchemy Film and Arts – Hawick, Scotland 2012
Stuttgarter Filmwinter – Stuttgart, Germany 2013
New Directors/New Films – Porto, Portugal 2013
Madeira Film Festival – Funchal, Portugal 2014
Conference on The Supernatural in Literature and Film – Shetland, Scotland 2014

WINNER // Athens of the North Write Shoot Cut – Edinburgh, Scotland 2013

CREDITS //
Directed by – Demelza Kooij
Cinematography – Demelza Kooij
Sound recording – Pete Smith
Editor – Demelza Kooij
Thanks – Scottish Documentary Institute

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The View From Here, Demelza Kooij
The View From Here, Demelza Kooij
The View From Here, Demelza Kooij