Heavenly Life on Earth (2010)

Film maker Jesse de Jong is not happy with this life. After an edifying journey in the jungle, he decides to move from the city to a commune in the countryside. Will he discover how it feels to be really together with other people?

Cast:
Mrs Pinas, Bra, Pinas family, the people of Santigron, Lyda Valentijn, Harry Reinders, Annie Klein Gunnewiek, Dirk Klein Gunnewiek

About the director
Jesse de Jong (1972, Bolnes) graduated in 1999 at the Dutch Film and Television Academy in Amsterdam. His student film HET LEGE NEST (THE EMPTY NEST) was awarded with the Tuschinski Award in 1999. His short film EEN INTENS REALISTISCH DOCH ROMANTISCH LIEFDESDRAMA (AN INTENSELY REALISTIC YET ROMANTIC LOVESTORY) received a Golden Calf in 2000 at the Dutch Film Festival.

HEAVENLY LIFE ON EARTH (2010) is Jesse de Jong’s first long film.

Director	Jesse de Jong
Screenplay	Jesse de Jong
Producer	Circe Films & JESSE FILMS
Editor	Jesse de Jong
Sound design	Paul Bijpost

Festivals
Premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2010 Bright Future Section

Technical features
Dutch, 73 mins., 35 mm, color, Stereo, 4:3 ratio