Quality Time

Koen attends a family reunion and nearly overdoses on ham and milk. Amateur photographer Stefaan takes an awkward trip down memory lane. Kjell travels back in time in an attempt to raise his self-esteem. Karel is abducted by aliens and comes back as a mutant. Jef’s paranoia gets in the way when he tries to impress his new in-laws. Five stories about young men who struggle through life (but are hesitant of crossing the threshold) are interweaved with rigorous shifts in tone and style which reflect the absurdity of human existence.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Daan Bakker

Script: Daan Bakker

Cinematography: Robbie van Brussel

Editing: Sander Vos

Music: Christiaan Verbeek, Bram Meindersma

Actors: Noël Keulen, Fred Goessens, Giulio D’Anna

Production: Pupkin

Producers: Sander van Meurs, Iris Otten, Pieter Kuijpers

Costumes: Bernadette Corstens, Nedda Nagel

Color: Color, B&W

Production Country: The Netherlands, Norway

Production Year: 2017

Duration: 85ʹ

Contact: M-appeal

Daan Bakker

Daan Bakker (1979) graduated from the Netherlands Film and Television Academy with Jacco’s Film, which won international awards and was selected for many film festivals, such as Berlinale. In 2010 Daan wrote and directed the short film Bukowski, which was an international success as well. The short film was selected for Aspen Shortfest, Palm Springs Short Film Festival and many others. Between 2011 and 2014 Daan worked as story-editor and script advisor on several projects.