Burden (2023)
A film about relationships where expectations are out of joint, especially where both partners have different cultural backgrounds. Set in the Netherlands, 'Burden' gives a contemporary glimpse of the dynamics of two relationships between Eastern European women and Dutch men. The movie explores their respective cultural differences. It explores female friendships and the difficulties of being 'foreign' in your adopted country. Also, how fate puts the friendship of these two women, one from Russia, and one from Ukraine, to the test by outside forces.
Director: Stephan Brenninkmeijer
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Tanya Shpadi as Irina |
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Daria Zueva as Masha |
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Sytse Faber as Patrick |
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Rolph Goosens as Jan |
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Joep Sertons as Felix |
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Pelly Hava as Puck |
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Lara Stanišić as Sam |
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Femke Bakker as Dr. Leystra |
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Charlie Curilan as Dr. Batista |
| Camera | Michiel Los | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Stephan Brenninkmeijer | Director |
| Writing | Anna Elenkina | Writer |
| Editing | Douglas Pluylaar | Editor |
| Sound | Matthijs van Issum | Music |