Bigman

STRIJDER

Best friends Dylan and Youssef dream of becoming professional football players. One day, an unexpected event changes everything for Dylan, and he has to come to terms with his new life. He does not want to let go of his dream and is still determined to win the Touzani Cup together with Youssef. Thanks to the help of skater girl Maya (his crush!) he learns to play football in a completely new way. A film about true friendship, not giving up, and striving to win.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Available at the Agora Market TIFF63.

Direction: Camiel Schouwenaar

Script: Job Tichelman, Camiel Schouwenaar (Inspired by the youth of Job Tichelman)

Cinematography: Marc De Meijer

Editing: Patrick Schonewille

Sound: Noah Pepper, Sebastian Schmidt (design)

Music: Anna Kuehlein, Lennart Busch, Floris de Haan

Actors: Maik Cillekens, Anouar Kasmi, Soufiane Touzani, Kailani Busker, Martijn Fischer, Maartje van de Wetering, Walid Benmbarek, Mohamed Tijani

Production: Rinkel Film

Producers: Reinier Selen, Rinskje Raap

Co-production: Ostlicht Filmproduktion

Costumes: Els Schut, Heleen Heintjes

Production Design: Donja de Graaf

Make Up: Claudia Goetz, Kristian Barthold

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: The Netherlands, Germany

Production Year: 2022

Duration: 90΄

Contact: m-appeal

Awards/Distinctions: Special Mention (International Ecumenical Jury) – Zlín FF 2022, Lete Special Award (Sport and Social Culture) – Giffoni FF 2022

12+

Camiel Schouwenaar

Camiel Schouwenaar (1970) graduated from the Dutch Film Academy. He works as a director and screenwriter for film & TV, educational content, and animation. He works for Dutch Broadcasters as VPRO, KRONCRV, NTR, and AVROTROS and clients as Prodemos, Openlucht Museum, Nemo. His work is screened at International Film Festivals and sold to broadcasters abroad.