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Reedland

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When reed cutter Johan discovers the lifeless body of a girl on his land, he is overcome by an ambiguous sense of guilt. While taking care of his granddaughter, he sets out on a quest to track down evil. But darkness can thrive in unexpected places.

Critics Reviews

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com May 16, 2025
Confidently made, Bresser’s film sometimes gets stuck in pregnant pauses that push through realism into affectation, but it’s an interesting production Go to Full Review Catherine Bray Variety May 16, 2025
A violent crime fracturing a tight-knit community is hardly a new subject for arthouse cinema, but it is handled here by freshman writer-director Sven Bresser with an original eye and a keen sense of how to generate a persistent atmosphere of foreboding. Go to Full Review Alejandro Lingenti La Nación (Argentina) Aug 27, 2026
3/5
The debut director’s strategy will work better for viewers willing to accept that the crime is merely the catalyst and not the center of the film. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Aug 24, 2026
3.5/5
Bresser is always on the verge of descending into sadism, manipulation, and explicitness, but he manages to restrain himself in time, omitting what doesn't need to be shown explicitly. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Julio Fernando Navas Cinema Ecuador Jan 16, 2026
3.5/5
At a very young age, Bresser displays full understading of the codes behind good storytelling. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Dec 15, 2025
4/5
Writer/director Sven Bresser lets events unfold slowly and makes great use of silence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Marita 1 @Marita66 Dec 13, 2025 Wow what a debut! I have seen this movie twice and it touched me even more. So many layers, beautiful cinematography, Joan is super natural. I am still overwhelmed so I can’t write a lot, but I had to write something: Yes must see! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sven Bresser

Director

Gerrit Knobbe

Johan

Anna Loeffen

Aleida

Loïs Reinders

Dana

Lola van Zoggel

Actor

Yannick Zoet

Casper

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Movie Info

Synopsis When reed cutter Johan discovers the lifeless body of a girl on his land, he is overcome by an ambiguous sense of guilt. While taking care of his granddaughter, he sets out on a quest to track down evil. But darkness can thrive in unexpected places.
Director
Sven Bresser
Producer
Marleen Slot
Screenwriter
Sven Bresser
Distributor
Outsider Pictures
Production Co
Viking Film, A Private View
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 51m
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