Tirza

A hot, unraveling descent into obsession and grief, watching a broken man lose himself in the Namibian wild.

Directed by

Rudolf van den Berg

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Sylvia Hoeks, Johanna ter Steege

Overview

Jörgen's world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense - his beloved daughter Tirza - is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza's trail to discover her fate.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, obsession, isolation, madness

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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