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Pedal fast, fall faster — this cyclist's chasing glory straight into hell.
TMDB
60
IMDb
56

Spaak (2017)

gritty Dutch dramasweaty desperationsports-gone-wrong

Overview

DramaThriller

Spaak is a movie about a talented track cyclist who is caught up in the world of drugs.

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Content warning
cyclingdrugs
corruption of ambitionperformance anxietyinstitutional complicityself-destruction for validation

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tim Douwsma's physical transformation — he actually learned to track cycle.

Practical Effects

Authentic velodrome footage, no green screen cowardice here.

Best for:Solo: Late-night existential spiral about your own failed athletic dreams.·Streaming: When you need to feel better about skipping leg day.
Heads up:Drug Use: Explicit doping sequences and needle use throughout.
Steven de Jong

Director

Steven de Jong

ReleasedSep 7, 2017
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Tim Douwsma

Tim Douwsma

Raymond Thiry

Raymond Thiry

Aart Staartjes

Aart Staartjes

Jack Wouterse

Jack Wouterse

Valerie Pos

Valerie Pos

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released during the aftermath of Lance Armstrong's 2012 doping scandal, it rides a wave of cycling cynicism.

Trivia

Director Steven de Jong is better known for Frisian-language comedies — this was his deliberate 'serious filmmaker' pivot.

YouTube

Spaak de Film - Trailer (Release: September 2017)

Spaak de Film - Trailer (Release: September 2017)

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