The Balloonist
De Ballonvaarder
Synopsis
Gaby, a heritage chicken keeper, is turned upside down when an arrogant air balloon pilot crashes on her chicken coop. The crash reveals the roots of a family conflict and forces Gaby to confront the air balloon pilot as well as her past.
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Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-18
Top Cast
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Sallie Harmsen
Gaby Raaymakers
Pieter Embrechts
Arnaud
Beau Minnaert
Kuif
Frieda Pittoors
Mientje Raaymakers
Nazanin Taheri
Yasamin
Thomas Höppener
Herman
René Groothof
Bessems
Leòn Ali Çifteci
Yilderim
Jack Wouterse
Pie Raaymakers
Esther Scheldwacht
Teacher
Conny Wilhelmus
Mevrouw Zelissen
Felix Jan Kuipers
Farmer
Josse Colsoul
Handyman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nederlands Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Oliehoek
- Screenplay & Story
- Benny Lindelauf
- Original Title
- De Ballonvaarder
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Elbe Stevens Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Oliehoek
Benny Lindelauf
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Lindelauf
Writer
Tim Oliehoek
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Balloonist
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What is The Balloonist about?
Gaby, a heritage chicken keeper, is turned upside down when an arrogant air balloon pilot crashes on her chicken coop. The crash reveals the roots of a family conflict and forces Gaby to confront the air balloon pilot as well as her past.
Who directed The Balloonist?
The Balloonist was directed by Tim Oliehoek.
Who stars in The Balloonist?
The principal cast of The Balloonist includes Sallie Harmsen, Pieter Embrechts, Beau Minnaert, Frieda Pittoors, Nazanin Taheri.
When was The Balloonist released and how long is it?
The Balloonist was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.