Tirza (2010)

Name: Tirza
Director: Rudolf van den Berg
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-09-30
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Sylvia Hoeks, Johanna ter Steege, Abbey Hoes

Drama

Director: Rudolf van den Berg

Cast: Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Sylvia Hoeks, Johanna ter Steege, Abbey Hoes

6.4

Runtime100 min

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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.

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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the powerful performances and director Rudolf van den Berg's nuanced exploration of grief, obsession, and the fragile bonds of family in this 2010 film.

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Tirza is a 2010 Dutch drama film written and directed by Rudolf van den Berg, based on the Dutch bestseller of the same name by Arnon Grunberg. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards but it didn't make the final shortlist.