NETHERLANDS: Tirza (UK Premiere)

2010/ 95mins/ Dutch w/English subtitles/ Dir. Rudolf van den Berg
Cast: Sylvia Hoeks, Johanna ter Steege, Abbey Hoes

A heart-breaking, edgy story of a man in search of his missing daughter.

Jörgen’s world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense – his beloved daughter Tirza – is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza’s trail to discover her fate. Based on the acclaimed novel written by Arnon Grunberg.

Sponsored by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.