Director
Robert Jan Westdijk
Starring
Leopold Witte, Tim Linde, Helen Belbin, Julie McLellan, Miles Jupp
Certificate
PG
Run Time
93 mins
Release Year
2017
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Language
Dutch, English
Director of Photography: Alex Wuijts
Editor: Ruben van der Hammen, Robert Jan Westdijk
Produced by: Maarten van der Ven, Robert Jan Westdijk
Music: The Waterboys
Screenplay by: Robert Jan Westdijk
Production Designer: Joery Verweij
Sound Production: Erik Griekspoor
Director Bio
Robert Jan Westdijk
P&I - Director Bio
Dutch filmmaker Robert Jan Westdijk burst onto the scene in 1995 with his debut Zusje, which won many awards at film festivals around the world. After filming a few more box office hits, he took a break from filmmaking, in search of a new balance and purpose. The result was Waterboys, his most personal and heart-felt film to date.
Waterboys
Part of the European Perspectives Strand
A freewheeling Dutch comedy-drama about a sentimental journey from Holland to the fair city of Edinburgh and a close-ish encounter with a popular band (the title should be clue enough). This warm-hearted film is a father-and-son comedy that is fresh and thoughtful and makes great use of Edinburgh as its vibrant backdrop. A womanising crime-writer and his adult son decide to head – by car and ferry – to Edinburgh where he has been invited to promote his latest book. They find love and invigoration.
Contains flashing images.
Supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.