Niel de Bruijn

Niel de Bruijn is a 20 year-old designer and filmmaker living and working in Utrecht (The Netherlands). Studying at the Graphic Design department of the University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU).

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05.Saudade

Apr 2026
Shortfilm
3.07 min

Saudade is a visual narrative about memory, connection, and the elusive bond with the past. In this short film, we follow a character who is unexpectedly confronted with fragments of an old, cherished friendship. During a walk through the woods, she stumbles upon a seemingly simple piece of textile, a cloth that acts as a gateway to what once was.

The film moves between two worlds: the present, captured in black and white, and the past, which comes to life in color. These contrasts emphasize the emotional distance between then and now, while simultaneously revealing the intensity of memories.

The title Saudade refers to a almost untranslatable Portuguese feeling, a mix of longing, nostalgia, love, and loss. It is precisely this feeling that forms the core of the film.