The Albatross
De Albatros
Synopsis
Along a desolate dike we find a young man together with his grandfather. As his grandfather shares stories about his eventful life, the young man struggles with his own inner journey. Between them a mysterious conversation unfolds that opens family wounds and confronts him with the waves of the past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilya Vierhout
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilya Vierhout
- Original Score
- Jaap Velenturf
- Original Title
- De Albatros
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Luc Krystof Hueber Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilya Vierhout
Ilya Vierhout
Jaap Velenturf
Yannick Giraud
Jurriaan de Groot
luc hueber, Ilya Vierhout
Department Leadership Roster
Ilya Vierhout
Director
luc hueber
Producer
Ilya Vierhout
Producer
Yannick Giraud
Director of Photography
Phoebe Mine de Geus
Production Design
Phoebe Mine de Geus
Costume Design
Jurriaan de Groot
Editor
Ilya Vierhout
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Albatross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Albatross about?
Along a desolate dike we find a young man together with his grandfather. As his grandfather shares stories about his eventful life, the young man struggles with his own inner journey. Between them a mysterious conversation unfolds that opens family wounds and confronts him with the waves of the past.
Who directed The Albatross?
The Albatross was directed by Ilya Vierhout.
Who stars in The Albatross?
The principal cast of The Albatross includes Bart Klever, Ilya Vierhout.
When was The Albatross released and how long is it?
The Albatross was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Albatross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Albatross was composed by Jaap Velenturf.