Reedland
| Reedland | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sven Bresser |
| Written by | Sven Bresser |
| Produced by | Marleen Slot |
| Starring | Gerrit Knobbe Loïs Reinders |
| Cinematography | Sam du Pon |
| Edited by | Lot Rossmark |
| Music by | Lyckle de Jong Mitchel van Dinther |
Production companies | A Private View BNP Paribas Fortis Film Fund Belgian Tax Shelter Cobo Eurimages Netherlands Film Production Incentive VPRO Viking Film |
| Distributed by | Cinéart |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Countries | Netherlands Belgium |
| Language | Dutch |
Reedland (Dutch: Rietland) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Sven Bresser, in his directorial debut.[1] Starring Gerrit Knobbe and Loïs Reinders,[2] it follows a reed cutter who finds a girl's corpse on his land.[3]
The film had its world premiere in the Critics' Week section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 14 May,[4] and was theatrically released in the Netherlands in 9 October. It was selected as Dutch entry in Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[5]
Synopsis
Johan is a reed cutter who, after finding the lifeless body of a little girl on his land, is overcome with a vague sense of guilt. As he cares for his granddaughter, he becomes increasingly obsessed with finding answers and unraveling the evil lurking in his close-knit rural community.[6]
Cast
- Gerrit Knobbe as Johan
- Loïs Reinders as Dana
- Anna Loeffen as Aleida
- Lola van Zoggel as Dorpskind
- Yannick Zoet as Casper
Release
The film had its world premiere on May 14, 2025, at the 78th Cannes Film Festival,[7] then screened on August 8, 2025, at the New Zealand International Film Festival,[8] on September 18, 2025, at the 30th Busan International Film Festival,[9] on October 3, 2025, at the Netherlands Film Festival,[10] and on October 17, 2025, at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival.[11]
The film is scheduled for commercial release on October 9, 2025, in Dutch theaters.[12]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | 24 May 2025 | Critics' Week Grand Prix | Sven Bresser | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Caméra d'Or | Nominated | ||||
| Chicago International Film Festival | 26 October 2025 | New Directors Competition - Gold Hugo | Reedland | Pending | [15] |
| Adelaide Film Festival | 27 October 2025 | Feature Fiction Award | Reedland | Special mention | [16] |
See also
- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Dutch submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ admin_webmag (2025-05-18). "Sven Bresser and his captivating work: a dive into 'Rietland'". Ype News. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Rietland van Sven Bresser, geselecteerd voor de Critics' Week 2025". Sortir à Paris (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Dutch movie Rietland receiving rave reviews at Cannes Film Festival". NL Times. 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 78th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Rietland Nederlandse inzending voor Oscar beste buitenlandse film". NU.nl (in Dutch). 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Rietland van Sven Bresser: slotfilm NFF2025". BiosAgenda.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Rietland Reedland". Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Whānau Mārama: Reedland. Retrieved 2025-09-10 – via New Zealand International Film Festival.
- ^ "Reedland". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Rietland, opgenomen in Weerribben-Wieden, is de slotfilm Nederlands Film Festival 2025". DeKopvan.nl (in Dutch). 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ "Reedland". Chicago International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Rietland is de slotfilm van het Nederlands Film Festival 2025 (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-09-10 – via Filmladder.nl.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (21 May 2025). "Cannes Critics' Week Winners: Thai Film 'A Useful Ghost' & 'Imago' Take Top Prizes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (22 May 2025). "Thai comedy-drama 'A Useful Ghost' wins top prize at Cannes Critics' Week 2025". Screen International. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Chicago International Film Festival Announces International Competition Selections". Screen Magazine. 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "AFF 2025 Award Winners". Adelaide Film Festival. 28 April 1996. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
The Jury also gave a special mention to Dutch director Sven Bresser's Reedland, noting its bold narrative choices and lyrical exploration of masculinity and memory.