Dat overkomt mij niet

Fergus Riem Vis received a grant to develop a new film. Annually, between 275 and 295 people are hospitalized in the Netherlands following a stabbing incident, figures he could hardly comprehend until he found himself lying there on February 10, 2024. While eight doctors tended to him, questions raced through his mind: Did the attacker really want to kill him? Why was "teaching someone a lesson" a reason to risk a life? His film Dat overkomt mij niet explores the roots of aggression and the power of de-escalation, serving as a case study to dissect a deeper societal problem. His experience is the starting point for an investigation into the mechanisms of violence: the division of territory, the influence of adrenaline on the survival instinct, and the confrontation with mortality.

Fergus is a director who operates at the intersection of raw culture and abstract beauty. As a born-and-raised Amsterdammer, he translates the city’s dynamics into visual stories, both for social organizations and in his independent work. His signature style is defined by an infectious drive and a razor-sharp vision that is present from the very first second. Fergus creates a cinematic ride that not only takes the viewer along but also brings about a shift in energy. His work is a search for the balance between harsh reality and a liberating sense of optimism or escapism.