Youri
Synopsis
Amsterdam, 1982. When journalist Jan Brokken meets Youri Egorov – the world-famous Soviet pianist who fled his homeland because of his sexuality – an unexpected friendship begins. Jan, quiet and guarded, is drawn to Youri’s brilliance, excess and freedom; Youri, in turn, recognizes in Jan a kindred outsider. As their bond deepens, Youri inspires Jan the courage to pursue the life he has always postponed: becoming a writer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Film by the Sea
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sander Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Sander Burger, Bastiaan Tichler, Jan Brokken
- Original Title
- Youri
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Volya Films, In Good Company, Savage Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sander Burger
Sander Burger, Bastiaan Tichler, Jan Brokken
Manuel Rombley
Frank Klein, Fleur Knopperts, Denis Vaslin
Department Leadership Roster
Sander Burger
Director
Sander Burger
Writer
Bastiaan Tichler
Writer
Fleur Knopperts
Producer
Denis Vaslin
Producer
Manuel Rombley
Editor
Jorien Sont
Production Design
Manon Blom
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Youri.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Youri
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What is Youri about?
Amsterdam, 1982. When journalist Jan Brokken meets Youri Egorov – the world-famous Soviet pianist who fled his homeland because of his sexuality – an unexpected friendship begins. Jan, quiet and guarded, is drawn to Youri’s brilliance, excess and freedom; Youri, in turn, recognizes in Jan a kindred outsider. As their bond deepens, Youri inspires Jan the courage to pursue the life he has always postponed: becoming a writer.
Who directed Youri?
Youri was directed by Sander Burger.
Who stars in Youri?
The principal cast of Youri includes Levan Gelbakhiani, Joes Brauers, Julia Akkermans, Rick Paul van Mulligen, Len Leo Vincent.
When was Youri released and how long is it?
Youri was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Youri based on a book or true story?
Youri is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jan Brokken".