A couple is on vacation with their car. They drive past green hills and small roads. Suddenly the man realises he lost his way. They drive into a forest. How thin is the layer veneer of civilisation?
Direction
Hoornaert weaponizes Belgian politeness against itself.
Cinematography
Those green hills become claustrophobic as hell.
Director
Kristof Hoornaert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hoornaert specifically cast Broods and Van Rampelberg for their theatrical background—their controlled, 'civilized' performances make the breakdown more devastating.
The film deliberately weaponizes Flemish social norms; Belgian audiences reportedly squirm harder than international viewers at the politeness-horror.
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