THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
A feature film by director Morgan Knibbe and screenwriter Roelof Jan Minneboo.
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old meth addict Ginto struggles to survive in the slums of an Asian metropolis. Meanwhile, Dutch sex tourist Michael enters the city, torn apart by his dark desires.
Awards & Festivals
- Film Festival Oostende 2026: WINNER UFK Press Award & Special Mention LOOK!-competition
- Torino Film Festival 2025: Winner Best Film
- Dutch Academy Award: Winner Best Direction (Morgan Knibbe), Best Cinematography (Frank Van Den Eeden), Best Editing (Xander Nijsten), Best Sound Design (Vincent Sinceretti)
- Movies That Matter Film Festival 2025: Official Selection
Credits
- Director: Morgan Knibbe
- Script: Morgan Knibbe & Roelof Jan Minneboo
- Producers: Frank Hoeve & Katja Draaijer, BALDR Film
- Co-producers: Popple Pictures (PH) & CZAR Film&TV (BE)
- Financiers: NL Film Fund, Creative Europe, VAF, Tax Shelter Belgium
- Broadcaster: VPRO
- Distributor: September Film
- Release: May 29, 2025 (NL), International Release TBA