The Desert of the Real (2025)
Who am I? What is real? How to live in the madness of the world? These are questions posed by six people who have had psychosis and speak openly about their experience. They have in common that they think deeply, and that at particular moments in their lives, they were under intense personal and social pressure.
Director: Luuk Bouwman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 17, 2025
Screenplay
Music: Bram Meindersma
Cinematography: Jan Pieter Tuinstra
Editing: Luuk Bouwman, Peter Boonstra
Production: seriousFilm
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Desert of the Real about?
- Who am I? What is real? How to live in the madness of the world? These are questions posed by six people who have had psychosis and speak openly about their experience. They have in common that they think deeply, and that at particular moments in their lives, they were under intense personal and social pressure.
- Who directed The Desert of the Real?
- The Desert of the Real was directed by Luuk Bouwman.
- How long is The Desert of the Real?
- The Desert of the Real has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Desert of the Real?
- The Desert of the Real is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Desert of the Real produced?
- The Desert of the Real was produced in Netherlands.