Steaming Old Buddies (2026)
Two middle-aged men, one of them Moroccan-Dutch, sit in a misty sauna and discuss the state of their lives. Their friendly banter begins in a typically defensive male style: racist, homophobic and sexist jokes, complaints about other people. Slowly, the Dutch man’s defences crumble as we learn about the emotional ruin of his life. Can he reach out to his children, his ex-wife, even his soon-to-depart best friend?
Director: Jorn Koning
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Jorn Koning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steaming Old Buddies about?
- Two middle-aged men, one of them Moroccan-Dutch, sit in a misty sauna and discuss the state of their lives. Their friendly banter begins in a typically defensive male style: racist, homophobic and sexist jokes, complaints about other people. Slowly, the Dutch man’s defences crumble as we learn about the emotional ruin of his life. Can he reach out to his children, his ex-wife, even his soon-to-depart best friend?
- Who directed Steaming Old Buddies?
- Steaming Old Buddies was directed by Jorn Koning.
- How long is Steaming Old Buddies?
- Steaming Old Buddies has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).