Ontdek

With Joe Speedboot, director Sam de Jong delivers an energetic and uncompromising Dutch film in which raw realism and dark humor come together effortlessly. De Jong, known for his distinctive style and his affection for outsiders, presents a powerful coming-of-age story that both moves and surprises. The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Tommy Wieringa, a book praised for its sharp observations, literary strength, and iconic characters. That same energy and rebellious spirit have been convincingly translated to the big screen, in a story about friendship, ambition, and the desire to escape a suffocating existence.