Netherlands, Belgium, 2025, 111 min

Motivation: “Beautifully and artistically crafted, this film unfolds through mesmerising, hypnotic imagery. It explores the complexity of human existence and modern life on a deceptively simple ground. Elemental forces shape its meditative and metaphysical rhythm, drawing us into a world that feels both intimate and universal. The protagonist’s inner struggle – between silent temptations and the hidden revelations of ageing – is portrayed with remarkable depth by a non-professional actor, Gerrit Knobbe.”