MANU is a film in which feelings of love and loneliness are central. The main character’s quest toward self-recognition is explored as the scars of trauma are fought upon. In Manu’s case, the lack of reflection leads to self-destruction. The story is inspired by the Greek mythology of manic love (“Mania”) and the mythical story of Narcissus.
A film by Jasper van Buren.
Directors: Miles Delfos and Martijn Kuyvenhoven.
Producer: Jasper van Buren.
Actors: Benjamin Samsodien & Niké Huiberts.
Director of photography: Nino Kennis.
1st AD: Stephen Buitelaar.
Intimacy Coördination: Zarah Bracht.
Art direction: Cara Brock.
Make up: Rehab Gharib & Teunie Praamstra.
1st AC's: Chris Snijders, Leon van Engelen and Bart Vijfhuizen.
2nd AC: Mika de Wit.
Gaffer: Bram van der Giessen.
Best Boys: Jurriaan Naring & Mark Speelman.
Lighting technician: Sjoerd Provily.
Editor: Jasper van Buren.
Poem: Noëlle Zargez.
Soundscape: JEANS.
Sounddesigner: Jasper van Buren.
Audio post: Casper Cobra.
Colour grading: EMG Nederland.
Title designer: Hidde Koeslag.
Copywriter: Brent van den Elshout.
Catering: Lisa van Leeuwen
Production assistance: Gijs de Vriend & Maurits van Buren.
Supporting actors: Alejandro Dominguez, Bobby Kenninck, Rosa Smits, Esmée van der Heijden, Mei-lin Oomes, Sem Koster and Paula Gomez.
Location support: Garage Noord, Lofi Amsterdam, Wibar Leiden, Kalle Verhage and PIP Den Haag.