Three Days of Fish

Drie Dagen Vis

TIFF65: Greek Premiere

A father, now living permanently in Portugal with his new wife, and a son flirting dangerously with the label of failure, reunite for three days when the father returns to Rotterdam to settle personal affairs. Both have become used to a fragmented and distant relationship, where awkward goodwill has replaced a love that wants to be expressed but struggles to find a way. They wrestle with unspoken words and half-truths, trying to reach out to each other. This quiet, minimalist, bittersweet family drama resonates with its gentle touch, its measured storytelling, and its unpretentious view of family dynamics. The nuanced performances capture the delicate shades of a complicated bond, while the black-and-white cinematography offers both comfort and a soft embrace, enhancing this tug-of-war between tenderness and clumsiness.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Available at the Agora Market TIFF65.

Direction: Peter Hoogendoorn

Script: Peter Hoogendoorn

Cinematography: Gregg Telussa

Editing: Annelotte Medema

Sound: Diego van Uden

Music: Christiaan Verbeek

Actors: Ton Kas, Guido Pollemans, Line Pillet, Neidi Dos Santos Livramento, Adison Dos Reis, Peter Bolhuis

Production: Circe Films, Kaap Holland Film

Producers: Stienette Bosklopper, Maarten Swart

Co-production: A Private View, NTR

Co-producers: Dries Phlypo, Marina Blok

Costumes: Manon Blom

Production Design: Hanneke Wind

Make Up: Gerda van Hoof

Format: DCP

Color: Colour

Production Country: Netherlands, Belgium

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 85'

Contact: Heretic

Awards/Distinctions: Crystal Globe Competition Award for Best Actor (Guido Pollemans, Ton Kas) – Karlovy Vary IFF2024

Peter Hoogendoorn

Peter Hoogendoorn (1979, the Netherlands) studied at the Dutch Academy for Film and Television. His short graduation film, Wes (2009), based on his childhood, won various awards, including the Cineville Audience Award and the IJzeren Haring Award at the film festival of Leiden. Hoogendoorn's feature debut Between 10 and 12 was selected for Venice Days in the summer of 2014.