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The Pupil

2025 / 100' Dir. Karin Junger Sc. Karin Junger Prod. The Film Kitchen

The Pupil

Karin Junger

Groomed by his coach, Daan (12) is sexually abused and isolated by secrecy. When the truth emerges, he faces shame and unsympathetic reactions from those around him.

Daan (12) admires his soccer coach Ries, whose attentiveness and grooming leads to secret sexual abuse. Isolated, Daan’s behavior changes, and he distances himself from loved ones. When other boys report Ries, Daan denies being a victim, consumed by shame. His family learns the truth, suffering shock and despair, while Daan endures the bullying. As others denounce Ries’ actions, Daan eventually breaks down, letting his parents back in. This moment begins his journey towards healing.

Main Category: Feature Film
Expected Completion: 2025
Original Film Title: De Pupil
English Film Title: The Pupil
Production Year: 2025
Running Time: 100
Original Language: Dutch
Colour / B&W: colour
Genre: drama
Director: Karin Junger
Filmography Director: a.o. FREE SPACE (2024, doc), 10 SONGS FOR CHARITY (2021, feature) Festivals: a.o. Giffoni FF, Africa IFF, BOLLETJES BLUES! (2006,feature) Festivals: a.o. Cairo IFF, Buff FF, GREAT! (2003, short), Festivals and Awards: a.o. Silver Bear Berlinale, BIRTHPLACE UNKNOWN (1988, documentary) Festivals and Awards: a.o. Joris Ivens Award IDFA.
Screenwriter: Karin Junger
Camera: Martijn van Broekhuizen
Cast: Bart de Wilde · Gijs Naber · Hadewych Minis · Joost Meuwsen · Marcel Hensema
Main Production Company: The Film Kitchen
Main Production - Person(s): Ineke Kanters · Lisette Kelder
Main Production Company Phone: +31 6 1604 4962
Main Production Company E-mail: info@thefilmkitchen.nl
Main Production Company Website: www.thefilmkitchen.nl
Co-production company: BNN-VARA · Krater Films · Polar Bear