“Philipp Johann Thim- Last Drops” by Andres Hidalgo
In a post-apocalyptic world in 2050, a troubled, isolated teenager, Alex’s (they/ them) life takes a transformative turn when they are sent to live far away from the city they were raised in with their distant grandma. Regarding the anxious circumstances of the times, their personal differences, and their long age gap; a surrealist journey to her grandma's memory of the outside world, will strengthen their bond through connecting and being grateful to nature. All while facing the delicate reality of this journey called life.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
“The reason I wanted to tell this story is deeply personal. Growing up in Ecuador, my brothers and I were raised by our grandmother while our parents, both doctors, worked tirelessly at the hospital. My grandmother was very different from my parents. She possessed a unique wisdom about nature, spirits, and being in tune with our surroundings—knowledge that wasn't found in books but has stayed with me throughout my life. Whenever I feel lost, I remember her saying, "You are just another human, relax, go play outside." This message is what I hope to convey through this project.
This music video serves as both a wake-up call to humanity—reminding us that it's not too late to reconnect with our roots—and a farewell letter to those who impart lifelong lessons. It's dedicated to the people we couldn’t give one last hug to, yet who left an indelible mark on our lives.
Working on this project with a tight budget presented numerous challenges, from securing locations and catering to transportation and equipment. Being new to a city only added to the difficulties. However, finding the right people who made this project possible was a triumph. Their support was invaluable.
A personal challenge arose after our first 14-hour shooting day in the outskirts of Berlin. Exhausted and freezing in an unheated RV, I couldn't stretch out fully or get any sleep. During that sleepless night, I had a breakdown and broke to tears while everyone else was sleeping, questioning all my life decisions. I was ready to cancel everything the next morning until, just two hours before call time, I felt my grandma comforting me by giving me a big hug, which gave me the strength to continue. Sharing this story with Belinde, our actress, the next morning provided me with the best vibes and the motivation to persevere. Together, we managed to pull it off.
This project is the closest I’ve come to creating a narrative short film, a direction I plan to pursue with my next project. I'm grateful to musicians like Philipp, who allow me to experiment and adapt their music to fit the story. Collaborating with artists to take the structure and melody of a song and create a unique narrative is something I’m eager to explore further. I hope you enjoy this.”
-Andres Hidalgo
Credits
Directed by Andres Hidalgo
Music by Philipp Johann Thimm
Vocals// Anna Auersperg
Mix// Pablo Mateo
Master// Jan Siebert
A La Canguilera Studio Production
Starring// Belinde Ruth Stieve & Harry Schulz
Director Of Photography// Anirudh Ganapathy
Gaffer// Rahul Balu Varghese
1st Ad// Pietro Vernier
1st Ac / Focus Puller// Arjin Civan
2nd Ac// Emma Barbier
Styling// Stefani Moreno
Production Designer// Hannes Gratz
Art Assistant// Clara Badea
Equipment// Kamerahaus Berlin, Aperture Germany
Exec. Producer// Marc Knauer
Producer// Maria Mørkrid
Best Boy// Thomas Brodtmann
Sound// Rivu Bhattacharya
Assistant Producer// Pietro Bergamasco
2nd Assistant Producer// Mariolina Falone
Edit & Vfx// Sebastian Freire / Versalles
Color Grade// Jota Cedeno/ Chachan Studio
Special thanks Stephanie & Uli & their lovely neighbours
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