Abel
Alex van Warmerdam / NL, 1985 / 103 min.
Alex van Warmerdam’s feature film debut was widely acclaimed for its acting performances, hyper-stylized art direction and absurdist mood. Van Warmerdam himself plays the title role of Abel, a thirty-one year old who still lives at home and picks on his parents. The film won a Golden Calf for Best Feature Film and Best Director. Screened to mark the exhibition devoted to Van Warmerdam.
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Director
Alex van Warmerdam
Production year
1985
Country
NL
Original title
Abel
Length
103 min.
Language
Dutch
Format
35mm
Part of
Alex van Warmerdam
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