Digna van der Put

ZAAD tells the autobiographical story of Dries Meddens. After the death of his mother, the care for Dries' bipolar father falls on his plate. He discovers how crudely and ruthlessly society and psychiatry treat patients. His father eventually dies in solitary confinement. While emptying his parent’s home, Dries discovers an old letter from his grandfather. The man appears to have led a busy, productive life. He is the founder of an internationally renowned seed breeding company and still has time to paint, write diaries and conduct intensive correspondence. Dries finds similarities between his grandfather, his father and himself. Slowly the fear grows that his father's psychiatric illness might be hereditary. Strolling through the family’s film and photo archives, with dramatic and sometimes hilarious finds, Dries tries to find answers. He also consults a psychiatrist. Together the consultations and reviewing of his archival material help Dries look at bipolarity with new eyes.

When his favorite cuddly toy goes missing, Tummy Tom and his best friend Cat Mouse set out on an adventure beyond the garden to find it.

When Tummy Tom and Cat Mouse meet their rowdy new dog neighbor, they must find a way to deal with a furry friend who is impossible to ignore.

When a storm blows down the Squirrels’ tree, Tummy Tom invites them to stay with him, but sharing a home with new friends proves more challenging than he expected.

What would you do if you could fly for one day? As 15 neighbors answer this question, we fly with them. Along the way, it becomes clear that fantasy is more necessary for some than others.

The friendship between the impulsive and adventurous Pim and the more cautious Pom is put to the test when they are faced with trying to find their way home.