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ZEIT
(2027)
FEATURE FILM IN DEVELOPMENT
In a remote northern town where the sun never sets, a community faces a profound crisis when their ancient clock—forged from the divine siblings' conflict between eternal light and darkness—mysteriously stops during the midsummer festival, unleashing aurora-like forces that challenge their understanding of time itself.
WRITTEN BY SEBASTIANO PESTONI AND TERO PELTONIEMI
DIRECTED BY TERO PELTONIEMI
PRODUCTION CINEMA BIJOU
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Concept IMAGERY.
MOND
The Moon Queen, elevated to balance her brother's harsh light. Struck down by Sonne, her essence trapped within Zeit's mechanism.
SONNE
Once mortal champion turned Sun King, corrupted by power. Blinded and exiled for his jealous murder of his sister.
UMBRA TICK
Ancient predator from the age of darkness. The Umbra Tick's gaze paralyzes its prey before draining not just blood, but moments of existence.
MOND
The Moon Queen, elevated to balance her brother's harsh light. Struck down by Sonne, her essence trapped within Zeit's mechanism.
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Filming LOCATIONS.
Hamnøy, Norway
Reine, Norway
Leknes, Norway
Hamnøy, Norway
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Production OVERVIEW.
SYNOPSIS.
In a remote northern town where summer sunlight stretches endlessly, life revolves around the majestic clock tower Zeit. When Zeit suddenly stops during the annual Midsummer festival, the town is thrown into a state of timelessness. As reality begins to fracture, the town's inhabitants must confront profound truths about time, perception, and connection. Through the eyes of a young girl with unique sight and an ancient mythology of light and shadow, "Zeit" explores what happens when mechanical time gives way to something more fluid and authentic.
BUDGET RANGE.
€1.8-3.5 million
PRODUCTION TIMELINE.
Screenplay completion: Late 2025
Pre-production: Spring 2026
Principal photography: Summer 2026
Post-production: Fall 2026-Summer 2027
Festival release: Fall 2027
TONE REFERENCES.
Pan's Labyrinth (Guillermo del Toro, 2006) - For its seamless blend of reality and mythology, where the fantastical elements reflect deeper human truths.
Big Fish (Tim Burton, 2003) - For its warm approach to fable-telling and the way it presents multiple layers of reality through magical realism.
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Contact DIRECTOR.
TERO PELTONIEMI is a Finnish filmmaker whose work explores the intersection of natural phenomena, human perception, and mythology. His award-winning short film "Circology" (2023) has garnered recognition at 11 international festivals for its innovative approach to time and community.
Tero's unique perspective stems from his Nordic roots and deep connection to natural phenomena like the midnight sun and Northern Lights, which have fundamentally shaped his storytelling approach. His immersive research methods and time spent in Northern landscapes allow him to capture authentic experiences that blend reality with mythic resonance. This commitment to place-based storytelling gives his work a distinctive sense of atmosphere and emotional truth.
Drawing inspiration from his extensive research trips through Northern Norway and his native Finland, Tero brings authenticity and wonder to "Zeit," his feature directorial debut.
tero@cinemabijou.com
+358 40 539 6591
linkedin.com/in/tero-peltoniemi/
imdb.com/name/nm6251136/
PREVIOUS WORK.
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