De pupil
Karin Junger / NL, BE, 2025 / 105 min.
New feature film from Karin Junger, about young footballer Daan who is gradually groomed by his trainer until he finds himself in a situation of sexual abuse. Once so strong, Daan now feels like a loser. With Gijs Naber, Hadewych Minis and Marcel Hensema, among others.
Twelve-year-old Daan, a talented young footballer, really looks up to his trainer, Ries (35). This grown man gradually exerts more and more influence over Daan’s life, drawing the boy into a secret, forbidden adult world – the start of persistent sexual abuse.
Details
Director
Karin Junger
Production year
2025
Country
NL, BE
Original title
De pupil
Length
105 min.
Language
Dutch
Subtitles
NONE or ENG
Format
DCP
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