Winterwater
"WINTERWATER" is the coming-of-age story of Lex, an innocent boy who gazes at the world with wonder. Growing up in a traditional Frisian village with a French father, strict religious mother, and two brothers, Lexje fearlessly asks the profound questions that no one else does. Viewed as pagan and rebellious, he faces violence from those who are supposed to love him. Fortunately, he finds solace in his vivid imagination, the neighbor's dog, and Freddie Mercury. However, when a terrible event leaves him with no one to turn to, the loneliness takes its toll. Studio Figur, Rieks Swarte, and production house Feikes Huis join forces to create a unique visual performance incorporating puppets, drawings, live cinema, and music. Based on the debut novel by Lex Paleaux, this fictional story is rooted in real events. CREDITS Concept: Noufri Bachdim & Rieks Swarte Actors: Nick Bos, Gerold Guthman, Pluck Venema, & Tim Hammer/Alexander Brouwer Director: Noufri Bachdim Assistant Director: Marjolein Verschuuren Screenplay: Patrick Minks Dramaturgy: Pol Eggermont Composition: Sebastiaan Bax Set Design: Rieks Swarte Assistant Set Design: Leandra Hak & Saskia Jones-Walters Set Construction: Ed van Liemt Puppets: Pluck Venema Costumes: Vita Coenen Lighting Design: Yannick Verwey Technical Support: Sander van den Bout & Thijs Visser Campaign Image: Studio Matusiak, Eddy Wenting Impact Program: Marieke Braaksma, Mark Kramer Special thanks to Toneelmakerij Photography: Bart Grietens
