Speechless
Sprakeloos
Synopsis
Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
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Sprakeloos - Officiële trailer - Vanaf 15 maart 2017 in de bioscoop
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hilde Van Mieghem
- Original Title
- Sprakeloos
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
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What is Speechless about?
Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
Who directed Speechless?
Speechless was directed by Hilde Van Mieghem.
Who stars in Speechless?
The principal cast of Speechless includes Stany Crets, Viviane de Muynck, Rik van Uffelen, Marie Vinck, Flor Decleir.
When was Speechless released and how long is it?
Speechless was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.