Speechless (2017)
Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
Director: Hilde Van Mieghem
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 15, 2017
Cast
- Stany Crets - Jan Meerman
- Viviane de Muynck - Moeder Josée, heden
- Rik van Uffelen - Vader Roger
- Marie Vinck - Moeder Josée, verleden
- Flor Decleir - Vader Roger, Verleden
- Hans Kesting - Roel
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speechless about?
- Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
- Who directed Speechless?
- Speechless was directed by Hilde Van Mieghem.
- Who stars in Speechless?
- Speechless stars Stany Crets, Viviane de Muynck, Rik van Uffelen, Marie Vinck, Flor Decleir, Hans Kesting.
- How long is Speechless?
- Speechless has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Where was Speechless produced?
- Speechless was produced in Belgium.