paroolFeb 17, 2026, 11:17

A Family, starring Carice van Houten, portrays the dynamics of a family falling apart

Directors Mees Peijnenburg and Muriel d’Ansembourg presented their respective films, "A Family" and "Truly Naked," at the Berlin Film Festival. Peijnenburg’s drama, starring Carice van Houten, explores the emotional breakdown of a family through the eyes of children forced to take on adult roles during their parents' divorce. d’Ansembourg’s debut feature offers a nuanced look at a teenager raised within the pornography industry, focusing on reality rather than fantasy.

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