The Room

Directors: Rutger Hauer and Erik Lieshout -
A man recalls his obsession by the music that would drift out through the open window of a room at night when he was young.
It always seemed abbandoned.
Forty years later, visiting his city,after a life abroad, a friend has rented this room for him.
As he spends a few nights there the room reveals its secret.

[@jameschesterton]

I revisit this short film from time to time, it makes me feel nostalgic. I grew up watching Rutger Hauer and it is even more poignant now that he is gone.

[@CriticalPopcorn]

I added a little link to my new The Hitcher review, the excellent Second Sight restoration, as I remember this from the DVD - and absolutely another compelling involving Rutger. What a talent!

[@weaselman24]

I've alway loved this piece. Rest in peace sir.

[@AesirBaldur]

impressive... Rutger Hauer you are a master.

[@desertrose1226]

Short, sweet and very powerful movie. Loved it. Rest in peace Rutger Hauer.

[@RichardRoy2]

It's my hope that I will finish my one task so that when the time comes that I can utter such acknowledgement, it will be with the satisfaction I heard in his voice. Beautiful film.

[@nomusicrc]

God do I love KZbin where you're able to find a short movie RIP Mr. Hauer

[@Massivecarcrash]

The end really gripped me.

[@borgrunner99]

RIP mr Hauer.

[@minaleili5904]

That Really Make me sad, rest in peace Great rutger

[@lordvalgarX]

Wow, very kewl, good story and concept. Great to see Rutger still acting, he's one of my faves.

[@nathanclements1986]

I miss you Rutger Hauer

[@TequilaCT]

What a Great short! I love film shot in Black and white all the detail it captures. And as always Great acting! This and many other short films makes me wish I could go into film making... but seeing as I didn't do well in school and no college or university would take me in, it will only be a dream.....

[@deighkelin7492]

Having gone to what was once considered one of the best film schools, I can say that I learned far more about how to make a movie from KZbin tutorials and just playing around with a camera (even a cell phone will do) and some inexpensive editing software. I know your comment is a decade old but I hope you at least got to explore your dream. If not, there's still time!

[@TequilaCT]

@@deighkelin7492 Almost, Filmed 10 music videos, got a degree I wanted and maintained my sanity during the last ten years, I did ok, still chasing the dream :)

[@deighkelin7492]

@@TequilaCT This was one of my favorite things to read this month. You're awesome :-D

[@martello79]

The story on which this short film is based was written by the then 19 year old famous Dutch author-to-be and published in the magazine Elsevier Weekblad in 1947.

[@lilypotter3666]

Thank you! I will try to find it. It would be interesting to read the story. It's powerful, and soursweet.

[@weaselman24]

ahh ive been looking for this for ages Love it, so powerful

[@RamonaD]

Magnificent!!!!!!!!

[@borisk3830]

Rest in peace

[@michelvanderburg]

Very nice work - thanks

[@arturdorf]

RIP

[@langustart]

Шикарно!

[@jovangorgi]

this short is better than the hobo

[@jackhurley1428]

Anyone remember this in the special features of the hitcher?

[@Reverendshot777]

Yes! I had the DVD years ago and discovered this on it. It has stuck with me for at least 20 years now.

[@ThePopularDelusion]

I think I need to go watch a Rick Astely video to flush this crap out!!! arggg

[@ThePopularDelusion]

Just wasted 6 minutes of my life I will never ever get back.

[@jameschesterton]

Watch it again now you are six years older, it may resonate more with you.

[@dolenzmcqueen8316]

@@jameschesterton I doubt it....The person is too shallow. Or maybe too creeped out.

[@desertrose1226]

dolenz mcqueen thar person should watch the Hitcher lol