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Avoiding alcohol and pork is no problem for Phaim. But how do you rhyme infatuation with no sex before marriage?
87'
Italy
IFFR 2019
37-year-old Dorien has a flourishing veterinary practice, two sweet kids and a successful husband. Everything seems fine: on the outside. But there is something wrong. ‘Black hole of unknown size’ a newspaper headline says. This could apply to her life. When exactly it happened she doesn’t know, but somewhere along the way things went awry.
Bad news is followed by worse in The Best of Dorien B., a measured, human and dryly comedic drama: or is it a
dramatic comedy about the opportunities created by misfortune? Her parents'
marital problems, a lingering affair and an unpleasant hospital visit shed
different lights on Dorien’s life.
Cautious Dorien, created by filmmaker Anke Blondé and lead actor Kim Snauwaert, is a recognisable, sympathetic heroine. She isn’t the type to launch herself headlong into things, but that something is going to change seems certain.
IFFR 2019
Programme IFFR 2019
Eight new films presented to an audience jury of five film-lovers. The winning film gets a cinema release in the Netherlands and will be broadcast by VPRO.
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87'
Italy
IFFR 2019
One day, Dorien’s happy life is transformed into smoking ruins in this dry comedy drama.
106'
Belgium
IFFR 2019
Concert pianist Anat goes to extremes to ensure her son follows in the footsteps of her demanding father, a famous composer.
80'
Israel
IFFR 2019