Idyllic
De Idylle
“Embrace your suffering.”
Synopsis
Victor wonders if he’s too late to join dating games in his 40s. His sister Annika, an opera singer, wonders how different life could have been after receiving a surprising medical diagnosis. Their grandmother wonders if she should end her life right away. These are people who embark on a heartfelt quest for the perfect fulfillment of life, which proves to be a near impossible task.
Top Cast
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Hadewych Minis
Eelco Smits
Beppie Melissen
Nabil Mallat
Isacco Limper
Shane Redondo
Eli Rietveld
Johan
Omar Ahaddaf
Concierge
Denise Aznam
Tirza
Thomas Cammaert
Speeddate Jeff
Siawaash Cyrroes
Mohammed
Ype Driessen
Nurse
Pieter Embrechts
Max
Guusje Hoornweg
Leerling
Anne-Marie Jung
Cindy
Fien Lindenhovius
Fortune Teller
Sam Louwyck
Otto
Nathan Mbui
Isaac
Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe On Screen
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Rookus
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Rookus
- Original Score
- Sten Šeripov
- Original Title
- De Idylle
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Studio Ruba, Polar Bear Films, Allfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Rookus
Aaron Rookus
Sten Šeripov
Emo Weemhoff
David Verdurme
Maarten van der Ven, Layla Meijman
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Rookus
Director
Aaron Rookus
Writer
Maarten van der Ven
Producer
Layla Meijman
Producer
David Verdurme
Editor
Emo Weemhoff
Director of Photography
Sten Šeripov
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idyllic
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What is Idyllic about?
Victor wonders if he’s too late to join dating games in his 40s. His sister Annika, an opera singer, wonders how different life could have been after receiving a surprising medical diagnosis. Their grandmother wonders if she should end her life right away. These are people who embark on a heartfelt quest for the perfect fulfillment of life, which proves to be a near impossible task.
Who directed Idyllic?
Idyllic was directed by Aaron Rookus.
Who stars in Idyllic?
The principal cast of Idyllic includes Hadewych Minis, Eelco Smits, Beppie Melissen, Nabil Mallat, Isacco Limper.
When was Idyllic released and how long is it?
Idyllic was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Idyllic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idyllic was composed by Sten Šeripov.