Barlebas (2024)
An experimental musical period drama about the witchhunts in 1595 in the south of the Netherlands. The film depicts the last days of the life of the young woman Heylken.
Director: Malu Janssen
Genre: History, Drama, Music, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 27, 2024
Cast
- Pitou Nicolaes - Heylken
- Fay IJsseldijk - Griet
- Phedra Vandenbergh - Neele
- Annemarie Feltmann - Marie
- Ko Zandvliet - Boer
- Guido Pollemans - Vader Griet
- Rogier Schippers - Schepen
Screenplay
Music: Pitou Nicolaes
Cinematography: Sam du Pon
Editing: Nina Graafland
Production: DOXY Films, FIXY, Storyhouse
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle
Keywords
protest, singing, misogyny, witch hunt, women's rights, women
More Films by Director: Malu Janssen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barlebas about?
- An experimental musical period drama about the witchhunts in 1595 in the south of the Netherlands. The film depicts the last days of the life of the young woman Heylken.
- Who directed Barlebas?
- Barlebas was directed by Malu Janssen.
- Who stars in Barlebas?
- Barlebas stars Pitou Nicolaes, Fay IJsseldijk, Phedra Vandenbergh, Annemarie Feltmann, Ko Zandvliet, Guido Pollemans.
- How long is Barlebas?
- Barlebas has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Barlebas?
- Barlebas is a History, Drama, Music, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Barlebas produced?
- Barlebas was produced in Netherlands, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Barlebas?
- The themes of Barlebas include: Musical Spectacle, Feminist Awakening and the Power Struggle.