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Truly Naked wins six out of seven Golden Calf nominations

Truly Naked wins six out of seven Golden Calf nominations

The film Truly Naked achieved major success at the Gouden Kalveren, winning six awards including best film, directing, and screenplay. Other winners included BASTA for best drama series, as well as several individual acting and production accolades across film and television categories.

The film Truly Naked dominated the Gouden Kalveren awards, winning six of its seven nominations including best film, best director, and best screenplay. Directed by debut filmmaker Muriel d'Ansembourg, the story explores the complex relationship between a teenager and his father who works in the adult film industry. Other notable winners included Daan Buringa for his lead performance in Joe Speedboot, and Thor Braun, who received the best supporting actor award for his work in Downtown. The film This is Your Captain Speaking secured the title for best short film, while musician Spinvis was honored with the award for best music for Toutes Directions.

In television categories, the Videoland production BASTA, which chronicles the life of football icon Marco van Basten, achieved significant success by winning best drama series and best direction. Actor Chris Peters was recognized with a Kalf for his leading role in the series. Additionally, Sabri Saddik earned the award for best supporting role for his portrayal of Mo in the BNNVARA drama Mocro's. Meanwhile, Mijn woord tegen het mijne took home the prize for best feature-length documentary.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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