THE JUDGEMENT
Synopsis
Television journalist Bas Haan creates his own monster when, in his investigation into the Deventer murder case, he is increasingly drawn into the camp of those who accuse 'the handyman' of murder. A media-smear campaign is the result of his TV report which turns the life of 'the handyman' and his wife into a true nightmare. Disconcerted by this 'trial by media' Bas decides to fight the conspiracies with the facts, but to his frustration the image is stronger than reality. He goes to extremes to get the truth out: has anyone been wrongly accused by the judges or is there an innocent victim?
| Title | THE JUDGEMENT |
| Original Title | DE VEROORDELING |
| Directed by | Sander Burger |
| Starring | Fedja van Huêt, Yorick van Wageningen, Lies Visschedijk |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Biopic |
| Running time | 130 min |
| Language | Dutch |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
| Scriptwriter | Bert Bouma, Sander Burger, Bas Haan, Joram Willink |
| Cinematographer | Sal Kroonenberg |
| Produced by | BIND in co-production with KRO-NCRV |
| Local Release | 2021 Sep 21 |
| Film Status | Completed |
Festivals
Chennai IFF – Asian Premiere
Newport Beach FF
Palm Springs IFF 2023 - World Cinema Now Section
Eurofilmfest Prague 2023 - Czech Premiere
Shanghai International Film Festival 2023 - Chinese Premiere - Panorama Section
Awards
Seattle FF - Six awards including Grand Jury prize, World Competition's Best Director and Best Screenplay
Winner of 4 Golden Calfs: Best film , Best script, Best acting performance, Best supporting acting performance
4 Septimius Awards nominations: Best European Film, Best Director, Best Producer and Best Screenplay
