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Wild

Jan VERDIJK

Netherlands201912min Color International Premiere

Synopsis

Toine, Iris and their 9 year old son Jacco seek the hilly and picturesque south of The Netherlands for a weekend of quality time and relaxation. Toine - clearly the self-proclaimed head of the family - starts to behave erratically. His manners seem to look out of place in these idyllic surroundings. It won’t take long before his family will have enough of his behaviour.

Program Note

A story that takes place on a family trip to the countryside. The dazzling scenery of southern Netherlands is peaceful as if it were a scene in a landscape painting, but as the story unfolds, the sense of uneasiness slowly reaches the end of the movie, leading to a bizarre ending. The director’s ability to express stories with strong yet restrained production is unusual. (Gina KANG)

Diretor

Jan VERDIJK

A Man Falls from the Sky (2017)
De Toegift (2012)
De Ark (2011)

Credit

Producer
Guusje van DEUREN, RIANNE POODT A FILM BY THE ROGUES
Screenplay
Jan VERDIJK
Cinematographer
Thijmen DOORNIK
Editor
Joshula MENCO
Music
Hans NIEUWENHUIJSEN
Production Design
Suzanne JANSEN