The Pupil

Daan (12) is gradually groomed by his coach Ries (35) at his soccer club, and repeated sexual abuse follows. The sense of necessity Daan feels to keep it a secret causes his behavior to change, and he increasingly withdraws. When the truth comes to light, Daan is overwhelmed by shame and faces the uncomfortable and sometimes cruel reactions from those around him. Loosely based on the autobiographical book of Steven van der Hoeven; ‘Your eyes betray you’.

Pacifica.

Wandering the American West with his daughter, a Dutch father slowly loses his grip on reality. 'Pacifica.' is a film about loss, denial and America's complicated relationship with firearms.

Fight Girl

Bo (12) is a kickboxing talent and wants to be the new Dutch champion. The divorce of her parents disturbs her plans. As Bo moves with her mother and brother to a suburb she discovers new things in herself and in life.

The Pupil

Daan (12) is gradually groomed by his coach Ries (35) at his soccer club, and repeated sexual abuse follows. The sense of necessity Daan feels to keep it a secret causes his behavior to change, and he increasingly withdraws. When the truth comes to light, Daan is overwhelmed by shame and faces the uncomfortable and sometimes cruel reactions from those around him.

Loosely based on the autobiographical book of Steven van der Hoeven; ‘Your eyes betray you’.

A Ringing in the Ears

After an attack on their parade, a few military musicians flee into a forest, leaving a wounded comrade behind. To survive, they must work together, but that proves to be an impossible task.

The Film Kitchen is a female-led production company creating feature films, documentaries, and series for national and international audiences. We collaborate with both established and emerging filmmakers to deliver authentic storytelling from original perspectives that explore societal issues and sparks dialogue.

The Pupil

2025 - Karin Junger

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Pacifica.

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