Amsterdam director in running for an Emmy Award: ''Very sick and surreal''
Amsterdam director Thijs Bouman is the sole Dutch nominee for this year's international Emmy Awards for his series De Achterblijvers. The show addresses serious social issues such as poverty and domestic violence through the story of youths staying home during summer break.
Amsterdam-based director Thijs Bouman has received an international Emmy Award nomination for his series De Achterblijvers, making him the only Dutch filmmaker competing for the prestigious honor this year. The show follows the lives of young people forced to remain home during summer vacation and explores difficult social themes including domestic violence, grief, and invisible poverty. Bouman and lead actor Brandon River Coene expressed great pride in the recognition, highlighting the importance of visibility for children facing similar challenging circumstances.
While high costs prevent the entire production team from attending the ceremony, Bouman and his producer will travel to New York for the event. They will learn if their project wins on November 23rd. Regardless of the final outcome, the director believes the nomination is already a significant achievement that brings much-needed attention to the urgent issues presented within his series.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
