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29 Jan – 8 Feb 2026

Tom Fassaert

Tom FASSAERT (1979, Netherlands) is a filmmaker known for intimate, cinematic explorations of family and identity. His debut film, An Angel in Doel (2011), premiered at the Berlinale, followed by A Family Affair (2015), which opened IDFA and was nominated for a European Film Award. Fassaert returns to IFFR 2026 with a new feature, Tussen Broers (2026), that continues his signature approach.

Filmography

An Angel in Doel (2011), A Family Affair (2015), Tussen Broers (2026)

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Tom Fassaert at IFFR

  • Tussen broers (Between Brothers)

    Tom Fassaert | 106' | Netherlands | World premiere

    A moving and tragicomic family portrait by Tom Fassaert about the special bond between his father and his uncle.
  • Tea

    Frank Scheffer | 90' | Netherlands | World premiere

    Partly based on the ‘Tea Opera’ by the celebrated New York based Chinese composer Tan Dun (of e.g. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). With conversations