Charlottes Daydream
Every night, an astronomer observes the cosmos alone from her observatory. When a massive black hole suddenly approaches, she leaps into its depths without hesitation. From that abyss, she finally glimpses the blue Earth from the vast perspective of the universe. Presented as a fantastical reverie, this short film blurs the boundary between reality and imagination, offering a wondrous visual experience shaped by boundless curiosity and fascination with the unknown.
Marlies van der Wel (b. October 3, 1984, Soest, Netherlands) is a Dutch animator and illustrator whose short films have earned international recognition at prestigious festival including Berlinale, Toronto, and Sundance. Known for addressing big themes in small packages, she uses simple images and words to tell stories that are emotional without being tearjerkers, universal yet deeply personal, and lighthearted with a healthy dose of humor.