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Strokes of Madness

Lander Haverals, Dominique Van Malder

feature film in production

SYNOPSIS:

Wolf is a brilliant but mentally fragile violin student who – upon being selected for a major violin competition – can no longer distinguish his delusions from reality. He slips into psychosis and wants to take his own life. ‘Strokes of Madness’ aims to take the viewer inside the mind of a teenager whose talent turns against him. 

CREDITS: 

  • Cast: Thibaud Dooms, Dara Oguntubi, Janne Desmet, Wim Willaert, Dominique Van Malder
  • Directors & Writers: Lander Haverals, Dominique Van Malder
  • DoP: Teun Poppe
  • Production design: Hendrik Van Kets, Karlis Utinans
  • Costume design: Tine Deseure
  • Make-up: Evalotte Oosterop
  • Music: Bram Van Camp, Toms Aunins
  • Producer: Hans Everaert / Menuetto
  • Coproducers: Mistrus Media (LV), Volya Films (NL), Tarantula (BE)

FURTHER INFO: 

  • Length: ca 100'
  • Language: Dutch
  • Shooting locations: Latvia, Belgium
  • Shooting period: May - July '26
  • Release: 2027