Netherlands / Sep 30, 2025 / Nederlands Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
As the line between mentorship and manipulation slowly begins to blur, 12-year-old Daan faces the most terrifying challenge of his young life - distinguishing his football coach's attachment from abuse.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | De pupil |
| Original language | Nederlands (NL) |
| Spoken languages | Nederlands |
| Production countries | Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Film Kitchen, Krater, Polar Bear Films |
| Release date | 30 ottobre 2025 |
| Writer | Karin Junger |
| Casting | Betty Post, Martha Mojet |
| Editing | David Verdurme |
| Cinematography | Martijn van Broekhuizen |
| Assistant directors | Karin Junger |
| Camera operators | Martijn van Broekhuizen |
| Additional photography | Martijn van Broekhuizen |
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| Production design | Ben Zuydwijk, Esra Ghilane |
| Art direction | Esra Ghilane |
| Set decoration | Esra Ghilane |
| Costume design | Tine Deseure |
| Makeup | Tine Deseure |
| Hairstyling | Tine Deseure |
Release dates
Premiere
Estonia / Nov 18, 2025 / Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Theatrical release
Netherlands / Oct 30, 2025 / 12
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