Director
Anke Blondé
Starring
Kim Snauwaert, Jelle De Beule, Katelijne Verbeke, Dirk van Dijck
Run Time
107 mins
Release Year
2019
Country of Origin
Belgium, Netherlands
Language
Dutch
Director of Photography: David Williamson
Editor: Axel Skovdal Roelofs
Produced by: Dries Phlypo, Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, Marleen Slot
Music: Rutger Reinders
Screenplay by: Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, Anke Blondé
Production Designer: Max Van Essche
Sound Production: Gert Janssen
The Best of Dorien B.
Part of the European Perspectives Strand
From director Anke Blondé, The Best of Dorien B. is a blissful and bittersweet Belgian comedy drama with an astute and compassionate tone. Kim Snauwaert gives a standout performance as 36-year-old Dorien, a woman with a busy veterinary practice, delightful children and a successful husband. However, not everything is as rosy as it seems. Dorien’s parents are having marital problems, her husband has recently had an affair, and a trip to the hospital adds further pressure. While warm and sympathetic Dorien is a master at coping, her problems make her consider: What actually is the best of her? [15]
Supported by James and Morag Anderson
The Best of Dorien B. is nominated for the 2019 EIFF Audience Award.