Details & Storyline
The story of this film-to-be will focus on fantastical beings in the shadows, a mysterious red door and the so-called ‘Boezehappert’, a mythical Dutch water spirit Mara meets in the lake behind their house. The story includes horrible real-life issues, but is filled with childlike wonder and the faith in all things magical.
Mara's story is not an easy one to tell, but writer and director Yfke van Berckelaer definitely has a gift to transform this dark and heart-breaking story into a wondrous tale. You can best describe this feature as a dark fairytale with magical realism.
The Girl with the Green Eyes is currently in artistic development and got selected as part of the European Genre Forum 2023. It also received scenario development funding by The Netherlands Film Fund.
