Hardcore Never Dies

Hardcore Never Dies

ROTTERDAM. 1996. 180 BPM.

2023 · 108 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Music, Drama, Thriller

17-year-old Michael dreams of a future as a pianist, but his music education is not going smoothly. In his search for inspiration, he receives help from an unexpected source: his brother Danny introduces him to the emerging Rotterdam “gabber” music scene. Michael is drawn into a world of hard beats, brotherhood and drugs. When Danny's drug business reaches international proportions, the brothers must fight for their lives.

Directed by Jim Taihuttu · Written by Jim Taihuttu

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