Hardcore Never Dies (2023)
17-year-old Michael dreams of a future as a pianist, but his music education is not going smoothly. In his search for inspiration, he receives help from an unexpected source: his brother Danny introduces him to the emerging Rotterdam “gabber” music scene. Michael is drawn into a world of hard beats, brotherhood and drugs. When Danny's drug business reaches international proportions, the brothers must fight for their lives.
Director: Jim Taihuttu
![]() |
Joes Brauers as Michael |
![]() |
Jim Deddes as Danny |
![]() |
Rosa Stil as Priscilla |
![]() |
Jordy Dijkshoorn as Jeffrey |
![]() |
Joenoes Polnaija as |
![]() |
Huub Smit as |
![]() |
Bob Schwarze as |
![]() |
Antoinette Akkerman as |
![]() |
Pit Bukowski as |
![]() |
Tjon Rockon as |
![]() |
Maxim Hartman as Richard |
| Production | Jasper Pol | Line Producer |
| Production | Thomas den Drijver | Producer |
| Production | Sander Verdonk | Producer |
| Writing | Amira Duynhouwer | Co-Writer |
| Writing | Victor D. Ponten | Co-Writer |
| Camera | Lennart Verstegen | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Emiel Nuninga | Editor |
| Production | Rebecca van Unen | Casting |
| Art | Jazz Kuipers | Art Direction |
| Sound | Gino Taihuttu | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Ben Zuydwijk | Production Design |
| Writing | Jim Taihuttu | Writer |
| Directing | Jim Taihuttu | Director |