The Desert of the Real
Woestijn van de werkelijkheid
Synopsis
Who am I? What is real? How to live in the madness of the world? These are questions posed by six people who have had psychosis and speak openly about their experience. They have in common that they think deeply, and that at particular moments in their lives, they were under intense personal and social pressure.
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luuk Bouwman
- Screenplay & Story
- Luuk Bouwman
- Original Score
- Bram Meindersma
- Original Title
- Woestijn van de werkelijkheid
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- seriousFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luuk Bouwman
Luuk Bouwman
Bram Meindersma
Jan Pieter Tuinstra
Luuk Bouwman, Peter Boonstra, Thomas Vroege
Marc Thelosen, Koert Davidse, Edgar Kapp, Gwen Pol
Department Leadership Roster
Luuk Bouwman
Director
Luuk Bouwman
Writer
Marc Thelosen
Producer
Koert Davidse
Producer
Jan Pieter Tuinstra
Director of Photography
Luuk Bouwman
Editor
Peter Boonstra
Editor
Thomas Vroege
Editor
Bram Meindersma
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Desert of the Real.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert of the Real
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desert of the Real about?
Who am I? What is real? How to live in the madness of the world? These are questions posed by six people who have had psychosis and speak openly about their experience. They have in common that they think deeply, and that at particular moments in their lives, they were under intense personal and social pressure.
Who directed The Desert of the Real?
The Desert of the Real was directed by Luuk Bouwman.
Who stars in The Desert of the Real?
The principal cast of The Desert of the Real includes Not specified.
When was The Desert of the Real released and how long is it?
The Desert of the Real was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desert of the Real?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desert of the Real was composed by Bram Meindersma.