Frantic Attempts
Verwoede Pogingen
Synopsis
Matthias is going on a weekend course of self-discovery called “My Value on Earth,” which was an expensive gift from his girlfriend. The course is supposed to help him deal with his chronic inability to finish things that he’s started. But before Matthias leaves, his girlfriend springs a surprise on him: he’s going to be a father. And so he hopes to use the weekend, which he has no real desire to go on, to answer new and pressing questions. The “alternative” therapist, however, doesn’t inspire much trust. The tragicomedy Frantic Attempts takes aim at the field of personal development, in particular, dubious therapists who offer quick fixes. After all, what if we should answer our existential questions ourselves instead of trying to find answers from others?
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Teaser // Frantic Attempts by Joris Tobé (The Netherlands)
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-06-05
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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Tobé
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Tobé
- Original Title
- Verwoede Pogingen
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Tobé
Joris Tobé
Cas Esders
Stan van Lingen
Yoeri van Esseveld, Brenda Narvaez
Department Leadership Roster
Cas Esders
Director of Photography
Joris Tobé
Director
Joris Tobé
Screenplay
Stan van Lingen
Editor
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What is Frantic Attempts about?
Matthias is going on a weekend course of self-discovery called “My Value on Earth,” which was an expensive gift from his girlfriend. The course is supposed to help him deal with his chronic inability to finish things that he’s started. But before Matthias leaves, his girlfriend springs a surprise on him: he’s going to be a father. And so he hopes to use the weekend, which he has no real desire to go on, to answer new and pressing questions. The “alternative” therapist, however, doesn’t inspire much trust. The tragicomedy Frantic Attempts takes aim at the field of personal development, in particular, dubious therapists who offer quick fixes. After all, what if we should answer our existential questions ourselves instead of trying to find answers from others?
Who directed Frantic Attempts?
Frantic Attempts was directed by Joris Tobé.
Who stars in Frantic Attempts?
The principal cast of Frantic Attempts includes Robbert Bleij, Jatou Sumbunu, Emma Buysse, Jurjen Zeelen, Wimie Wilhelm.
When was Frantic Attempts released and how long is it?
Frantic Attempts was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 22m.