Scientific research into Grandfather's Century
October 15, 2026 – Dr. Karin Fikkers researched the effects of interactive climate films using my film Grandfather's Century. The results were presented at the Louis Hartlooper Complex.
Details
Year: 2020
Type: interactive film
Language: Dutch
Subtitles: English, Dutch
Credits
Written, Directed and Edited by Sam van Zoest
Grandfather - Eugen Zomer
Grandson - Sam van Zoest
Young Grandfather - Krijn Fletterman
Director of Photography & Grader - Serhan Meewisse
Makeup Artist - Stefano Carulli
B Camera Operator - Jouke van Til
Sound Design - Gal Tsadok-Hai
Producers - Klara van Zoest, Frank van Zoest
Co-Producer - Anastasia Govtva
Poster Design - Aurora Catera
Costume Advice - Meike Fleskens
Grandfather's Century
Grandfather's Century is an interactive film in which the viewer decides the story that the characters tell.
The story is set in the year 2100. A young filmmaker interviews his grandfather in an attempt to find out what happened to the planet and its people. Grandfather (Eugen Zomer) tells the story, guided by the viewer. The different choices lead to different outcomes.
News
Grandfather's Century in a school textbook
October 14, 2024 – Grandfather's Century is recommended in a teaching method by publisher Uitgeverij Zwijsen. Teachers are advised to watch the film with their class to start a conversation about scenarios for the future.
Interview about Grandfather's Century with Neeltje for Filmhub Oost
March 27, 2024 – Filmhub Oost interviewed me for a webinar about the climate.
Grandfather's Century wins award at BNP Paribas Green Film Festival
August 20, 2022 – Grandfather's Century won the award for Best Film by a Young Director at the BNP Paribas Green Film Festival.
Grandfather's Century on the Milieudefensie website
December 7, 2020 – Milieudefensie recommends Grandfather's Century in an article as a climate documentary that makes an impression.
Grandfather's Century on Idealisten de Podcast
November 12, 2020 – I was a guest on Idealisten de Podcast to talk about my film Grandfather's Century.
Interview about Grandfather's Century in the Groninger Gezinsbode
November 11, 2020 – The Groninger Gezinsbode interviewed me about Grandfather's Century, which was partly filmed in the region.
Interview about Grandfather's Century in Trouw
November 6, 2020 – I spoke with Trouw about Grandfather's Century.
Interview about Grandfather's Century in Het Parool
October 30, 2020 – I spoke with Het Parool about Grandfather's Century.
Agenda
- 15-10-2026: Presentation of research around Grandfather's Century at Louis Hartlooper Complex, Utrecht
- 20-08-2022: Screening of Grandfather's Century with Q&A at BNP Paribas Green Film Festival in Poland
- 03-07-2022: Screening of Grandfather's Century with Q&A during Zero Waste Week in Breda
- 05-03-2022: Screening of Grandfather's Century with Q&A at Theater De Koornbeurs, Delft
- 27-01-2022: Presentation of Grandfather's Century at a Utrecht University symposium
- 25-11-2020: Screening of Grandfather's Century with Q&A at De Mus, Amsterdam
