Hoe liefde en ik bevriend raakten (2024)
The 21-year-old Manu has become a victim of anti-gay violence. Forced to move in with his father Otto, he tries to seek healing. Despite his desire to move on, suppressed memories haunt him, resurfacing from the depths of his consciousness.
starring Diron Sterk, Ruurt de Maesschalck, Oskar Transue and Yara Brand
This Utrecht School for the Arts graduation production was made in association with HUMAN & Roze Filmdagen.
2024
Netherlands Film Festival // Nominated for Topkapi Film Award (Best Graduation Film)
Roze Filmdagen // Official Selection
Crew
written and directed by Joris Spaanderman
co-producer Redmer Keizer & Jelle Kleinhesselink
line-producer Rens Mijnhardt
production manager Tim Mulder
first assistant director Xana Merkus
second assistant director Bo Dekker
third assistant director Eva Schipper
casting Lobke de Boer Renée de Graaff
director of cinematography Guus Heemskerk
gaffer Kris Dekker
production designer Floor van der Krol
art director Merel van Kesteren
sound recordist Luuk Compeer
costumer Joyce den Ouden
make-up artist / sfx Shani Steg
editor Anneliek Noordermeer
music by Joep Boode & Hidde Vos
sound design & mix Jurriaan Kruithof
graphic design Luuk Delisse
special thanks to the rest of the wonderful crew
with generous support of HUMAN, Roze Filmdagen, K.F. Hein Fonds, Provincie Limburg, Gemeente Berg en Dal, Labyrint Film, our Voordekunst donators & other supporting companies