Déjà vu (2015)

In the heart of rural Denmark, nestled within a quaint childhood home, the tale of Jon Bang Carlsen's Déjà vu unfurls. It all began when a youthful misstep, a desperate act of defiance, set the course for a lifelong odyssey. As a young boy, under the watchful gaze of a portrait of Jesus, he offered nightly prayers to the divine figure, pleading for the protection of his family. Yet, in spite of his earnest petitions, his family fell apart, and his father abandoned their home. In a raw display of pain and confusion, young Jon retaliated against the silent deity, defacing the painting with a heated poker. The once comforting eyes of Jesus were left forever marred by his act, causing a ripple of remorse that would follow him into adulthood. Carlsen, the director, sets out into the world, armed with his camera as a tool for redemption. His quest to make amends for his childhood transgression takes him through an array of landscapes and cultures. His journey, a tapestry of personal experiences and narratives, is poignantly mirrored in over forty films spanning a plethora of genres. Déjà vu is not just an exploration of Carlsen's past, but a testament to his artistic journey, marked by an act of desolation that sparked a relentless pursuit of absolution. The film embodies a hauntingly beautiful narrative on the power of regret, forgiveness, and the extraordinary lengths one might go to reconcile with their past.

Déjà vu is a documentary movie featuring Jon Bang Carlsen.

It is possible to buy Déjà vu on YouTube.