2026 · In production. Estimated release 2027.

Maalstroom

As seen in Variety · Cover story Film and Digital Times

When 11 African refugees end up on Dutch river barge Maalstroom, conservative skipper Jan is confronted with non-Europeans for the first time in his life. During their shared journey, his outlook on life changes forever. A dark comedy that gradually turns into a gripping drama.

Awards & Festivals

Wouter Barendrecht Award · IFFR

Press

Variety Oscar Nominee Barkhad Abdi, Jim Deddes Lead Teddy Cherim's 'Maalstroom'

Exclusive first look at the Dutch-Belgian co-production.

Film and Digital Times Maalstroom: shooting a feature aboard an inland barge

DP Thijmen Doornik NSC on the camera, lenses and a six-week shoot on the water.

Supported by

Netherlands Film Fund · VAF Flemish Audiovisual Fund · NPO Fund · Paradiso Filmed Entertainment (distribution Benelux) · NTR (broadcaster Netherlands)

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