The Finnster

Single-play

Directed by
Thomas Korthals Altes
Written by
Maarten Lebens
In co-production with
NTR, VPRO, VARA
Genre
Drama
Duration
48 minutes
September 2010
Directed by
Thomas Korthals Altes
Written by
Maarten Lebens
In co-production with
NTR, VPRO, VARA
Genre
Drama
Duration
48 minutes
September 2010

The Finnster

Finn (15) is an uncomplicated schoolboy until one day, coming home from school, he catches his father Roelof in his moms dress. The man Finn has looked up to his whole life, wants to become a woman. Finn, just discovering his own sexuality, is troubled by this new discovery. A struggle with feelings of shame, love and loyalty follows. Luckily Lizzie, his newfound friend, is there to help him.

Cast

Jelmer Ouwerkerk
Remko Vrijdag
Susan Visser
Abbey Hoes

Festivals & Awards

Netherlands Film Festival, 2010 – Best Television Film

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Crew

Director
Thomas Korthals Altes
Written by
Maarten Lebens
D.O.P.
Marc de Meijer
Production design
Donja de Graaf
Casting
Kemna Casting – Marina Wijn
Youth casting
Elske’s Kast
Costume
Margriet Procee
Make-up
Marly van de Wardt
Line producer
Manon van Melick
Sound
Jan Nieuwenhuijs
Sound design
Paul Gies
Editor
Elsbeth Kasteel, NCE
Composer
Arno Tijnagel
Co-producer
NTR, VARA, VPRO
Producer
Iris Otten, Sander van Meurs, Pieter Kuijpers