IAct I
Before
- Present day Apeldoorn.
- The book is opened.
- Memory begins.
Apeldoorn, The Netherlands · 2026
VerbrokenStilte
A film about Kamp Rees
A documentary film inspired by Verbroken Stilte: Verhalen over Kamp Rees by Sander Bosma, created to accompany the book through moving images while preserving the dignity of the stories it contains.
LocationApeldoorn, The Netherlands
RoleFilmmaker
Year2026
The film
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A complete documentary edit created for both vertical and horizontal presentation. The vertical version is intended for digital platforms. The horizontal master is designed for screenings and presentations.
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Purpose
The film was created to accompany the book, not to replace it.
Its purpose is to translate testimony into moving images while remaining respectful of the historical events and the people connected to them. The project aims to:
- Introduce the history of Kamp Rees to a wider audience.
- Support educational and cultural presentations.
- Create a visual companion to the book.
- Preserve a quiet and respectful tone throughout.
The film accompanies the book. It does not replace it.
Structure
Narrative structure
IIAct II
Kamp Rees
- The arrests.
- The journey to the camp.
- Life inside the camp: work, hunger, waiting.
- Small moments of humanity that survived difficult circumstances.
IIIAct III
After
- The story returns to the present.
- The book closes.
- The memories remain.
How it looks
Visual language
01
Restrained cinematography
Every image serves the story rather than drawing attention to itself.
02
Symbolic imagery
Objects and settings carry meaning without added explanation.
03
Natural contrast
Light and shadow follow the physical world rather than stylisation.
04
Simple compositions
Frames are kept clear, without unnecessary detail.
05
Carefully controlled light
Light is shaped with intention in every scene.
06
Close human observation
The camera stays close to the people at the centre of the story.
How it was made
Process
14 March to 2 April 2026Every stage was reviewed manually to maintain consistency with the tone of the book.
01
Reading
Reading and researching the source material.
02
Storyboard
Storyboarding each sequence.
03
Image
AI assisted image generation, followed by historical visual refinement.
04
Sound
Sound design and music.
05
Edit
Editing and colour grading.
06
Delivery
Delivery for multiple formats.
Intended use
Intended use
- 01Municipal presentations
- 02Exhibitions
- 03Schools
- 04Libraries
- 05Cultural organisations
- 06Online publication
Production time
108
hours
Historical research, Visual development, AI assisted image generation, Sound design, Editing, Colour grading, Final delivery.
In Memory
This film is dedicated to the people connected to Kamp Rees whose experiences made this work possible.
It was created with respect for their memoriesand for future generations who continue to learn from them.
Abdul Razak Chamma
Filmmaker
Apeldoorn, 2026
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