Adam
In a small Moroccan bakery, widow Abla gradually opens her heart to Samia, an young unmarried pregnant woman she takes into her home.
98'
Morocco
IFFR 2020
Top gymnast David Wristers makes his acting debut as young gymnast Timo, who is in training for the World Championships. His ultimate dream is to win gold at the Olympic Games. He is mentored by his demanding father, Ward – himself once a talented gymnast, but now confined to a wheelchair following a road accident. Timo in turn cares for his father.
When Timo meets with the slightly older physiotherapist Irene, intense feelings jeopardise his dedication to his sport. He also increasingly drifts away from his father, and starts to ask questions about his absent mother. Why did she leave, and why do they never talk about her?
Camera and sound follow Timo closely though his coming of age in this film about the physical and mental intensity of sport at the highest level – but even more about the awakening, intense emotions of this young athlete.
IFFR 2020
Programme IFFR 2020
Avant-premieres of some of the cinematic highlights of the year: international award-winners and festival favourites which will be released in Dutch cinemas after IFFR.
Read more about this programmeIn a small Moroccan bakery, widow Abla gradually opens her heart to Samia, an young unmarried pregnant woman she takes into her home.
98'
Morocco
IFFR 2020
Lyrical road movie and coming-of-age story about twelve-year-old Paul, who falls in love with young psychiatric patient Gloria.
98'
Belgium
IFFR 2020
In Dakar, two young lovers have a star-crossed relationship. Fate may bring them together in this beautiful, darkly romantic tale.
104'
France
IFFR 2020