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De Ballonvaarder (2025)

Drama | 108 minutes
2,82 31 votes

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Duration: 108 minuten

Alternative title: The Balloonist

Country: Netherlands

Directed by: Tim Oliehoek

Stars: Sallie Harmsen, Pieter Embrechts and Frieda Pittoors

IMDb score: 5,8 (658)

Releasedate: 3 October 2025

De Ballonvaarder plot

37-year-old Gaby's life revolves around her ornamental chickens, caring for her seven-year-old son, Kuif, and her needy mother, Mientje; and then there's Bouillon, the ornamental rooster with an inexplicable desire to die. There's little room for unexpected twists and turns, until the day a hot air balloon crashes into her chicken coop. Gradually, Gaby and the balloonist, Arnaud, become more and more comfortable with each other's presence. Something resembling friendship begins to form, perhaps even more. But when Arnaud confronts her about the lies she's been telling Kuif, their relationship begins to falter.

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AniSter

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In terms of atmosphere and setting, I think this is one of the better Dutch films I've seen in this genre. The music from the old tube radio perfectly suits Mientje and her situation. The story goes a little too deep when it comes to Gaby's character. On the other hand, Arnaud's story could have been a bit deeper. The cast is well-chosen, and the roles of Tintin and Mientje are very well played. A truly beautiful film.

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mrklm

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Single mother Gaby [Sallie Harmsen] runs a farm with a chicken coop and tells her son [Beau Minnaert] that his father left them to pursue adventures as a polar explorer. Gaby's mother [Frieda Pittoors] needs constant care and can only communicate in gibberish. Then a balloon explorer [Pieter Embrechts] crashes into the chicken coop, leading to a heated argument. You can probably guess what happens next in this clichéd, yet sincerely acted, romantic nonsense.

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blurp194

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Harmsen is as good as ever, and Pittoors is playing well. Embrechts is decent, but what about that coup soleil? It's so completely off the mark.

Unfortunately, the story is terribly developed, and a drama of thick wood isn't cut through, but rather as predictable as a Johan Nijenhuis record. A comparison with the Soof series also came to mind. Why can't we make a good story about normal people in the Netherlands? Or maybe they simply don't exist anymore. Or is it the director and producer who have no idea what they're doing? Perhaps all three.

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