Bram Legerstee

Two Dutch-Turkish cops are forced to team up for a thankless assignment; escort computer nerd Jordy, who's posing as the world's most dangerous hacker.

After a ruthless bandit forces a young cowgirl to kill her own brother, she sets out on a dangerous path of revenge. This remarkable HKU graduation film delivers gritty Western authenticity, raw emotional power, and an utterly relentless pace.

Two middle-aged men, one of them Moroccan-Dutch, sit in a misty sauna and discuss the state of their lives. Their friendly banter begins in a typically defensive male style: racist, homophobic and sexist jokes, complaints about other people. Slowly, the Dutch man’s defences crumble as we learn about the emotional ruin of his life. Can he reach out to his children, his ex-wife, even his soon-to-depart best friend?

“30 Days to Happiness” is an absurd yet deeply human tragedy. After a painful breakup, Louis’s world collapses. A strange TV commercial promises happiness within thirty days. He begins the program. But as the days pass, the line between healing and losing himself begins to blur.

The 12-year-old black girl Ella is deprived of safety, opportunities, and freedom. Ella discovers that she has lived multiple lives in Ghana, Curaçao and Surinam as the immortal, extraterrestrial Xoxo. In this magical realistic feature with elements of science fiction, a paralleled world is created from where the aliens observe human thoughts and feelings.

Henry grows up surrounded by the colors and fabrics of his father's sewing attic; his father is a tailor. When they move to a gray village to open a shop, the vibrant creations are replaced by dull clothing. Years later, Henry longs for the inspiration of his youth. A visit from a troupe of street performers rekindles his dream: to transform the village into a place full of color and expression, where everyone can be themselves. After many setbacks, he faces a choice between personal happiness or continued commitment to change.

A story about an international student, Diego, coming to Utrecht to study and make new friends. He quickly finds himself overwhelmed with his new life, and cant seem to fit in. However, with the help of some friends and his loving mother, he finds the confidence to try again and this time succeed in his new life.