To Be Present but Sometimes Forgotten is a cinematic adaptation of Severs latest stage performance, Coerced & Freely Given (2024).
In which three performers train themselves and each other to be able to sustain the violences of the world and reclaim space for vulnerability and anger through a system of care and togetherness.

Performers
Princess Isatu Hassan Bangura
Matilde Tomassini
Merel Severs

A concept of Merel Severs

Producer Kayan Tang
Cinematography Elf Godefroy
Sound Recording Ossip Blits
Gaffer Wietger Mosch
Technicians Jesse Mc Duling, Bram Schoenmakers, Thijs Kempers
Costumes Publik Universal Frxnd
Tailor Kalina Todorova
Dramaturgy Eylül Fidan
Editor Dan Walwin
Sound Design Mauro Casarini
Grading Elf Godefroy
Filmlab Studio L’equipe
Artistic Advice Jules Petru Fricker
Produced by Stichting Severs, Theater a/d Rijn & Nederlandse Dansdagen
Special thanks to Zaantheater, Milou van Duijnhoven, Yono Severs, Sam Zanardo, Dance Space Destiny & Nilay Ceber