Ongeziene werelden

In this film block, the filmmakers explore the confrontation with the unknown. Each film reveals how deeply held beliefs, insecurities, and unresolved emotions challenge the human mind and relationships. Through four powerful stories, this block highlights the courage it takes to face our deepest fear.

Pocongdorie – Jasper ten Hoor & Ivan Hidayat

When Dutch-Indonesian siblings Dwi and Daya return to their childhood home to clear it out after their mother’s death, they discover a series of unexpected surprises — including their deceased mother, who has returned as a pocong.

Super duper mega fan – Sarah van der Pers

Momo, a fangirl struggling with social anxiety, prefers to lock herself away in her bedroom, escaping into the world of her favorite pop idol, SuperNova. But when her room mysteriously collapses, she’s thrown into a dark, deserted in-between world. To escape, she must confront and overcome her greatest fear.

The anatomy of a mermaid – Carmen Maria

A psychological thriller about an 18-year-old boy who encounters a mermaid for the first time — a creature his father taught him to fear as a bloodthirsty monster.

Peer (18) and his father Ivo are the last people left. They live in isolation in the forest, hiding from the deadly mermaids that roam outside. When Peer disobeys his father’s strict rules and goes exploring, he meets one of the mermaids — and can’t resist returning to see her again.

As Peer begins to question the fearful stories he’s been raised on, cracks form in the father-son relationship. This surrealistic psychological thriller slowly unravels the tension between loyalty, belief, and self-discovery.

Cold Waters – Ayan Egal & Alexander Roux

Raoul lives for the chaos of hooligan life, while Anouar longs to escape violence and emptiness. Their friendship is pushed to the limit when Anouar begins to pull away — and Raoul refuses to let go. Beneath the surface, more than just friendship is at stake.

An explosive confrontation forces them to confront their loyalty and make painful choices that will change everything.