22nd of May
22 Mei
“How your life can change in the blink of an eye.”
Synopsis
Sam wakes up, gets ready and goes to do his daily job. And then the unexpected happens. A bomb explodes in the center of the shopping mall where he works. He drags himself towards the entrance to save the victims. One by one he pulls them out, until something terrible takes place. In complete hysteria he runs off till he falls down from exhaustion. A woman's voice makes him raise his head. She's one of the victims he saved. She wants to know why the suicide bomber did it. This encounter projects him back in history and even in a surreal world. Thereafter he runs into everyone he saved and feels that their defeat shows many parallels with his own. Even his confrontation with the wrongdoer isn't that straightforward as he thought it would be and confronts him with the fact that guilt and innocence can be pretty much alike.
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22 Mei - 22nd of May - Trailer HD - Koen Mortier
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-25
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Sam Louwyck
Sam
Titus De Voogdt
Nico Degeest
Jan Hammenecker
Jan
François Beukelaers
Salesman
Norman Baert
Norman
Wim Willaert
Wim
Gunter Lamoot
Gunter
Barbara Callewaert
Sandra Lauwaert
Steffi Peeters
Steffi
Bernadette Damman
Homeless Woman
Jutta Huyge
Wim Daughter
David Ameye
Steffi Friend
Tasio Azpillaga Camio
Wim Son
Mireille Verboomen
Jan Wife
Helga Nullens
Wim Wife
Marsha Gordon
Nico Mother
Adida Clabaut
Sam Daughter
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koen Mortier
- Screenplay & Story
- Koen Mortier
- Original Score
- Mike Gallagher
- Original Title
- 22 Mei
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, Dutch, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8K
- Production Studios
- IJswater Films, Revolver Films, Ryva, CCCP, CZAR Belgium, The Post Republic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koen Mortier
Koen Mortier
Mike Gallagher
Nico Leunen
Koen Mortier, Eurydice Gysel
Department Leadership Roster
Koen Mortier
Director
Koen Mortier
Screenplay
Koen Mortier
Producer
Nico Leunen
Editor
Catherine Marchand
Costume Design
Eurydice Gysel
Producer
Koen Mortier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 22nd of May
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What is 22nd of May about?
Sam wakes up, gets ready and goes to do his daily job. And then the unexpected happens. A bomb explodes in the center of the shopping mall where he works. He drags himself towards the entrance to save the victims. One by one he pulls them out, until something terrible takes place. In complete hysteria he runs off till he falls down from exhaustion. A woman's voice makes him raise his head. She's one of the victims he saved. She wants to know why the suicide bomber did it. This encounter projects him back in history and even in a surreal world. Thereafter he runs into everyone he saved and feels that their defeat shows many parallels with his own. Even his confrontation with the wrongdoer isn't that straightforward as he thought it would be and confronts him with the fact that guilt and innocence can be pretty much alike.
Who directed 22nd of May?
22nd of May was directed by Koen Mortier.
Who stars in 22nd of May?
The principal cast of 22nd of May includes Sam Louwyck, Titus De Voogdt, Jan Hammenecker, François Beukelaers, Norman Baert.
When was 22nd of May released and how long is it?
22nd of May was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did 22nd of May make at the box office?
22nd of May grossed $8K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 22nd of May?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 22nd of May was composed by Mike Gallagher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 22nd of May?
22nd of May holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.