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Reclaiming the Night
In the aftermath of war, an extraordinary professor brings hope to children haunted by trauma-induced nightmares.
Logline
In the aftermath of war, an extraordinary professor brings hope to children haunted by trauma-induced nightmares.
Synopsis
Norwegian Professor Jon-Håkon Schultz has dedicated over a decade to combating the trauma-induced nightmares of war-affected children with his pioneering programme. On a research trip to Lebanon, Schultz encounters a Syrian child deeply traumatised by a brutal act perpetrated by ISIS. As he grapples with the immense weight of the stories he encounters, there emerges a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to confront and transform its traumatic past.
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Awards
Year
Project
Award
2024
Reclaiming the Night
Best Short Film - Go Mental International Film Festival
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Best Director - New York International Film Awards
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Best Director, Documentary Short - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Best Documentary Short - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Best Documentary - Top Shorts Film Festival
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Honorable Mention: Director - Los Angeles Film Awards
2023
Reclaiming the Night
Award of Excellence - Global Shorts, Los Angeles
Credits
Directed by
Daniel Benjamin Wheeler
Producers
Daniel Benjamin Wheeler & Amy Van Drunen
Cinematographer
Kacper Czubak
Editor
Adam Joe
Associate Producer
Zaynab Mayladan
Original Music by
Alex Baranowski
Sound Design
Andrej Bako
Film reviews
”A raw and insightful exploration of the path from trauma to healing.
Indiewrap
”A disarmingly genuine and knowledgeable case for humanitarianism.
Joyce CowanUK Film Review
5/5 stars – full review
”A short doc follows a researcher as he probes children’s trauma-induced nightmares.
Sevara PanModern Times Review
”Reclaiming the Night is an essential film right now.
Alex Favallisagwas
