Steef Cuijpers
Young and ambitious detective Alize has just returned from maternity leave. During a murder investigation, she discovers the complex and tragic truth behind the murder of a female rapper. However, Alize's investigation soon puts her at odds with her superiors.
Since the pregnancy of his now ex-girlfriend Asha, Dennis (21) is beset by feelings of guilt concerning his Nigerian father’s death sixteen years ago. Plagued by nightmares about the frozen lake his dad drowned himself in, he wants to move back in with his mother. His anxieties seem to be sparked by the imminent birth of his first child. In this drama, a voodoo curse seems to be the only way for Dennis to cast off this burden lying on himself and his loved ones.
The undocumented refugee Sabr (35) works in the Dutch illegal male prostitution. Short, gritty drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power. Following his feature debut Paradise Drifters, Mees Peijnenburg presents a short, gritty and significantly less hopeful portrait, in his by now idiosyncratic, poetic-realistic style. The 35-year-old undocumented refugee Saba is caught within illegal male prostitution. His date with a john turns out different than expected, when several men are present at the meeting address. Should he pass over the money and run the risk they will call the police? Sort drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power.
A fragmented portrayal of three homeless young adults who are heading to southern Europe in search of money, love and happiness.
When Gerben Kooistra, a liberal from the north of Holland, is appointed as the new mayor of a small southern village he starts a battle against a big local criminal called ‘Grandpa’ Toontje. Gerben's mission is harder then he anticipated. Crime is everywhere in this seemingly innocent small town and his political mission slowly turns into a dangerous obsession.
A comical portrait of three young suburban friends, whom we follow around Amsterdam over the course of 24 hours. The three do everything they can to get inside the famous nightclub Jimmy Woo that evening, in order to prove their worth to a group of girls.
The story of one of the most notorious Dutch criminals ever: Stanley Hillis who evolves from a young, charming bank robber to an incredibly rich and elusive drug dealer.
The story of one of the most notorious Dutch criminals ever: Stanley Hillis who evolves from a young, charming bank robber to an incredibly rich and elusive drug dealer.
Cato is given the opportunity to become a partner in a commercial office where there is a need for change. Cato seems to be the right person to teach the grumpy lawyers a bit of morale.
The young, successful vet Isa is a little unsure about her body and love. Ruben is the perfect man. Good looking, works with his hands and loves his labrador Bo dearly. One day when Isa saves Bo from a chocolate poisoning, she falls for his owner like a glove. And he for her, but Isa doesn't dare to believe ...
Alcoholic and low budget stuntman Ron Goossens has to get The Netherlands' most successful actrice between the sheets in order to save his own marriage. Will he succeed? A new outrageous comedy from the writers/directors of New Kids Turbo, New Kids Nitro and Bros Before Hos.
In his short stories, Israeli writer Etgar Keret mixes fantasy and reality. His own life story also comes across as a modern fairy tale. In this hybrid documentary, the filmmakers investigate why storytelling is essential for Keret's survival.
n the late 90's Amsterdam-based writer Gerard F. Zwaen becomes entangled in a plot involving a drugs trafficker, a dodgy tax inspector and an internal affairs agent.
Sixteen-year-old Anne grows up in the isolated Biesbosch area, where spacious fields and power pylons define the landscape. With a group of friends, she spends a sultry summer holiday there trying to make the leap to maturity. But this shared experience turns into a conflict situation when Anna develops feelings for the tough girl Lena. Coming-of-age drama about growing pains, the inevitable end of childhood and choosing your own life - no matter how confusing your environment may find it.
Ronald Plasmeyer (Ruben Van Der Meer) is a small-time Amsterdam detective, struggling with financial problems because of his gambling habit. When the Chinese crime boss Hao threatens Ronald's ex-wife and son to get his money back, Ronald comes up with a plan that will solve all his problems. Ronald enlists two petty criminals (Ton Kas and René Van 't Hof) to rob an illegal poker tournament he's taking part in, providing him with a perfect alibi. Quick, simple and non-violent; the plan is foolproof... until people start getting killed. Soon, Ronald's partners take off with the money, leaving him empty handed. To make matters worse Ronald's colleagues in the police force begin to suspect him of the robbery, setting the stage for a nerve-racking game of cat and mouse. Ronald is all-in... holding the worst hand of his life.
Handsome Dutchman Stijn is the star of an advertising agency with his buddy Frenk and a hot womanizer. The boys start their own agency and Stijn marries colleague Carmen, who accepts his incurable greed for truly meaningless one-night-stands. Even fatherhood and a move to the boring country go well, until Carmen gets breast cancer. Now their lives are turned upside-down, maybe wrecked
The story of Ismail Abdoul, a promising young boxer getting caught between his sporting carreer and his rising fame in the criminal underworld.
