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Fabula (film)

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Fabula
Directed byMichiel ten Horn
Screenplay byMichiel ten Horn
Produced by
  • Sander Verdonk
  • Thomas den Drijver
  • Mariano Vanhoof
  • Jörg Siepmann
  • Harry Flöter
Starring
CinematographyRobbie van Brussel
Edited byLouis Deruddere
Music byDjurre de Haan
Production
companies
  • New Amsterdam Film Company
  • Fobic Films
  • 2Pilots
Distributed byThe Searchers
Release date
  • 30 January 2025 (2025-01-30) (IFFR)
Running time
125 minutes
Countries
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Belgium
Languages
  • Dutch
  • English
  • German

Fabula is an upcoming crime comedy film written, directed by Michiel ten Horn, and starring Fedja van Huêt, Sezgin Güleç and Michiel Kerbosch. The film revolves around Jos, who was born into a family haunted by disaster and he determined to find out what caused it meets a series of colourful characters who slowly bring him closer to the explanation he’s been searching for. The Dutch, German and Belgium co-production also have Livia Lamers, Georg Friedrich and David Kross in pivotal roles.[1]

The film will premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam as opening film on 30 January 2025.[2][3]

Synopsis

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At 55, small-town criminal Jos finds himself utterly sidelined. His daughter shows him no respect, his wife lacks trust in him, and his friends mock him openly. While frantically trying to salvage a botched drug deal, Jos desperately seeks to understand who or what is causing his misfortune.

Cast

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Production

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Principal photography began on 24 October 2023 on locations in Belgium, Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia, Netherlands. Filming ended on 13 December 2023 with filming locations in the regions of Belgium, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Netherlands.[4]

Release

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Fabula will have its world premiere on 30 January 2025, as part of the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam, in Limelight as opening film.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Fabula". filmportal.de (in German). 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Fabula". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  3. ^ Merican, Sara (10 December 2024). "International Film Festival Rotterdam Unveils Opening & Closing Films, Competition Juries For 2025". Deadline. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Fanula: 2023-2024, Black Comedy, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  5. ^ Sasso, Livia (10 December 2024). "Rotterdam 2025 unveils opening and closing films". Screen Daily. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
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