Wendelien van Oldenborgh’s A Prelude Receives Special Mention at the Marseille International Film Festival, France

The filmwork, “A Prelude” by Wendelien van Oldenborgh—originally presented at Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] under the title したたかにたゆたう—前奏曲 (“A Prelude”)—has been awarded a Special Mention in the Flash Competition section of the 36th FIDMarseille International Film Festival in France.

This cinematic piece was created as part of the Dance Floor as Study Room – したたかにたゆたう exhibition held at YCAM from November 2024 to March 2025.
The film reflects the same title and immersive atmosphere as the installation, featuring characters dancing, walking, reading, and engaging in dialogue around various dimensions of conflict and lived experience.
Founded in 1990, FID Marseille is held annually and welcomed over 200 works from more than 30 countries at its 36th edition. The Flash Competition category focuses on short-form works, within which A Prelude received its Special Mention.