Barlebas
Synopsis
An experimental musical period drama about the witchhunts in 1595 in the south of the Netherlands. The film depicts the last days of the life of the young woman Heylken.
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"Barlebas" (Trailer) 2026 CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival Official Selection
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-20
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malu Janssen
- Screenplay & Story
- Malu Janssen
- Original Score
- Pitou Nicolaes
- Original Title
- Barlebas
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $80K
- Production Studios
- DOXY Films, FIXY, Storyhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malu Janssen
Malu Janssen
Pitou Nicolaes
Sam du Pon
Nina Graafland
Janneke Doolaard, Sylvia Baan
Department Leadership Roster
Gera Brouwer
Costume Design
Janneke Doolaard
Producer
Sylvia Baan
Producer
Iris Schuttevaar
Production Design
Nina Graafland
Editor
Malu Janssen
Director
Malu Janssen
Writer
Sam du Pon
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barlebas
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What is Barlebas about?
An experimental musical period drama about the witchhunts in 1595 in the south of the Netherlands. The film depicts the last days of the life of the young woman Heylken.
Who directed Barlebas?
Barlebas was directed by Malu Janssen.
Who stars in Barlebas?
The principal cast of Barlebas includes Pitou Nicolaes, Fay IJsseldijk, Phedra Vandenbergh, Annemarie Feltmann, Ko Zandvliet.
When was Barlebas released and how long is it?
Barlebas was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Barlebas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barlebas was composed by Pitou Nicolaes.