Familiar Touch
In this intimate drama, Ruth is on the brink of a "new" life. As dementia advances, the 85-year-old must leave her cherished home and transition into a care facility. Sarah Friedland, one of the most promising voices in American independent cinema, calls this story a reflection on "coming-of-old-age."
awards
Venice IFF 2024 - Best Debut, Director, Actress (Orizzonti)
Sarah Friedland
Sarah Friedland is a director, screenwriter, and choreographer, best known for her project Movement Exercises Trilogy (2017-2022), a collection of short films exploring themes of motion and memory. A graduate of Brown University’s Media and Contemporary Culture program, she is also the creator of video installations and performances showcased at MOMA, the Bronx Museum, and the Performa 19 Biennial. Friedland gained early film experience working alongside industry icons like Steve McQueen and Kelly Reichardt. In 2023, she was named one of the 25 most notable figures in independent cinema by „Filmmaker” magazine.
Filmography
2018 Home Exercises (short)
2019 CROWDS (short)
2020 Drills (short)
2022 Trust Exercices (short)
2024 Znajomy dotyk / Familiar Touch
Cast & Crew
