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Ruben

Country: The Netherlands, Language: Dutch, 14 mins

  • Director: Thijs Verhoeven
  • Writer: Hans Arendshorst
  • Producer: Hans van der Hulst

CGiii Comment

Perhaps a little too ambitious...but, it is a well-intentioned little film.

Give it time...the closing scene and song...heartbreak.


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The(ir) Blurb...

This movie is about a young boy Ruben in search of his homosexuality and experience harassment & violence from where the problems of acceptance begins. He found out his love for boys when he has a date with Mike. His parents and little sister don't know about his struggle and harassment at school. This film is going to be used in education for acceptance of homosexuality and against violence.

Cast & Characters

Erick Brons as Ruben;
Anneli van der Hulst as Kim;
Jim de Groot as Richard;
Monique Schutz as Karin;
Karim El Kadi as Mike;
Luca Borsato as David;
Jochum van der Woude as Kees;
Neil van der Hulst as Roy;
Gerwin Groote as Docent;
Leon van Maren as Klasgenoot;
Ruben Wieman as Klasgenoot;
Patrycja-Violetta van Vulpen as Klasgenoot;
Bradley Braafhart as Klasgenoot;
Machiel Verbeek as Klasgenoot