The Essence
De Essentie
Synopsis
A wannabe filmmaker struggles with heartbreak and makes a film to process it. The harder he searches for the essence, the further he drifts away from it.
Top Cast
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International Short Film Festival Leuven
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wouter De Paepe
- Screenplay & Story
- Wouter De Paepe
- Original Title
- De Essentie
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wouter De Paepe
Wouter De Paepe
Department Leadership Roster
Wouter De Paepe
Director
Wouter De Paepe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Essence
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What is The Essence about?
A wannabe filmmaker struggles with heartbreak and makes a film to process it. The harder he searches for the essence, the further he drifts away from it.
Who directed The Essence?
The Essence was directed by Wouter De Paepe.
Who stars in The Essence?
The principal cast of The Essence includes Pieter van Dijk, Melanie Barelds, Dorelia Schraven, Xenia Borremans.
When was The Essence released and how long is it?
The Essence was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.