Sea Sparkle

Zeevonk

dir. Domien Huyghe
Belgium, Netherlands 2023 / 98’
Polish voice-over with English subtitles

The sea is Lena's second home. The girl wins sailing competitions every year and her dad is second to none when it comes to fishing. Thrown in at the deep end, can she cope with the next big challenge?

Lena's father, a ship captain, knows the rough waves like the back of his hand, but this time, he has not returned from his expedition. The cause of his ship's disappearance has not been established. There may have been a breakdown in the weather, or perhaps someone in the crew made an error. However, Lena has another explanation: a giant creature lives in the sea and is responsible for the incident. Along with her friend Kaz, and Vincent, who works at the oceanarium, she follows the trail of the mysterious sea beast and tries to prove a point to everyone. This intimate story, appreciated by critics and festival audiences, teaches us how to accept loss and why it is important to speak up about your emotions.

#family #emotions #adolescence


Did you know that…

the film opened the Generation Kplus section at this year's Berlinale? It was awarded there by the children's jury, who appreciated the atmosphere created by the music and the shots of the sea.

Creators

Director
Domien Huyghe
Screenplay
Domien Huyghe, Wendy Huyghe, Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem
Cinematography
Anton Mertens
Editing
Peter Alderliesten
Music
Bart Van Lierde
Main cast
Saar Rogiers, Dunia Elwaleed, Sverre Rous, Valentijn Dhaenens
Producer
Stephen Vandingenen, Dries Phlypo
Production
A Private View, Nukleus Film, Viking Film
Polish distributor
New Horizons Association
Sales
LevelK
Original language
Dutch

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