Descending the Mountain
dir. Maartje Nevejan / 2021 / Switzerland, The Netherlands / 78min.
Scientist and zen master descend from the mountain of bliss, to teach us how we can integrate mysticism into our day-to-day life… using psychedelics
Scientist Franz Vollenweider and zen master Vanja Palmers descend from the mountain of bliss, to teach us how we can integrate mysticism into our day-to-day life. Leaving the iconic visuals of the 60’s behind, Nevejan allows animation, sound, and A.I. visual art to create a contemporary rendering of the mystical experience of oneness with nature. “Descending the Mountain” is a mesmerising testimony of inner climate change that shows us how psychedelics could create a revolution in improving mental health and strengthen our connection with our environment.
- duration:
- 78 min
- country / year of production:
- Switzerland, The Netherlands / 2021
- director:
- Maartje Nevejan
- cinematography:
- Jean Counet
- producer:
- Jean Counet / Belladon, OMnette, Tamas
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2021 – IDFA Amsterdam
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