More About This Film
Met oprechte deelneming is a Dutch tragicomedy about 22-year-old Eli, who is grieving the unexpected death of her father. When her grandmother Winnie is unable or unwilling to talk openly about the loss, Eli joins a senior group trip to the northern French coast, finding herself surrounded by people from a very different generation.
The film balances grief with awkward humor as Eli tries to connect with Winnie while navigating the social dynamics of a holiday group dominated by older travelers. Tara Hetharia and Nel Lekatompessy lead the film, with director Roxanne Stam and writer Randa Peters using the generational gap to explore grief, family history, and the different ways people process loss.
- Roxanne Stam directed the film and Randa Peters wrote the screenplay.
- Tara Hetharia stars as Eli and Nel Lekatompessy plays her grandmother Winnie.
- The cast also includes Raymond Thiry, Zoë Livay, and Michiel Kerbosch.
- The film was made as a Dutch Telefilm.
- VPRO Cinema praised the balance between uncomfortable comedy and emotion and rated the film four out of five stars.
Where to Watch
Met oprechte deelneming was broadcast in the Netherlands through the public-service television system and is available through Dutch replay services where the rights remain active.