REEDLAND
Special Features: 2026 Oscar® Selection, Netherlands
[RIETLAND]
In a quiet rural community in the Dutch lowlands, hardened widower Johan (Gerrit Knobbe) clings to a quiet existence caring for his granddaughter and harvesting the reeds from his marshy property. But when he discovers the discarded body of a young girl nestled in the reed beds, it threatens to upend the delicate balance in this tight-knit community. Tensions rise as Johan sets his sights on rival farmers across the river and embarks on a dangerous investigation to find the killer. Knobbe, a professional reed cutter, is a revelation in his debut acting role, his weathered face telegraphing a darkness lurking just below the surface. A brooding, slow-burn thriller featuring vivid cinematography and hauntingly immersive sound design, Dutch filmmaker Sven Bresser’s riveting first feature announces him as an exciting new voice in European cinema. –Josh Gardner
Official Selection, 2025 Cannes and Chicago film festivals. DIR/SCR Sven Bresser; PROD Marleen Slot. Netherlands/Belgium, 2025, color, 111 min. In Dutch with English subtitles. NOT RATED
Run Time: 111 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, December 05, 2025
Genre: Drama
