The Best of Dorien B

Dorien (Kim Snauwaert) is faced with several problems: Her parents are separating, her husband of many years may be having an affair with the same woman he had an affair with the year before, and she has a lump in her left breast that may be malignant. Director Anke Blondé chooses a quiet, almost unagitated approach to portraying Dorien's inner and outer conflicts. The film eschews dramatic outbursts and instead focuses on a subtle portrayal of Dorien's emotional journey as she begins to question her life and relationships. The story is told through a mix of quiet humor and true-to-life moments, making THE BEST OF DORIEN B. a refreshingly realistic portrayal of human resilience and self-discovery. The film, which celebrated its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019, is characterized by its fine powers of observation and ability to treat complex emotions with a light, often humorous touch. THE BEST OF DORIEN B. is more than just a midlife crisis story; it is a universal plea not to be defined by the expectations of others and instead to have the courage to go your own way. "It's rare to see a newcomer with this much star power, but then there's THE BEST OF DORIEN B." (falkenscreen.com) "THE BEST OF DORIEN B. is so honest, sincere and funny" (thebluelenses.com).

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  • conflict
  • family
  • relationship
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Actors

  • Kim Snauwaert
  • Jelle De Beule
  • Katelijne Verbeke
  • Peter De Graef
  • Robrecht Vanden Thoren

Director

  • Anke Blondé

Comedy


1h 43min


16

NL


EN

DE

Belgium
2019
Dorien is happy: she has two adorable children and a thriving veterinary practice. But one day, everything comes crashing down.

Dorien is happy: she has two adorable children and a thriving veterinary practice. But one day, everything comes crashing down.


Dorien (Kim Snauwaert) is faced with several problems: Her parents are separating, her husband of many years may be having an affair with the same woman he had an affair with the year before, and she has a lump in her left breast that may be malignant.


Director Anke Blondé chooses a quiet, almost unagitated approach to portraying Dorien's inner and outer conflicts. The film eschews dramatic outbursts and instead focuses on a subtle portrayal of Dorien's emotional journey as she begins to question her life and relationships. The story is told through a mix of quiet humor and true-to-life moments, making THE BEST OF DORIEN B. a refreshingly realistic portrayal of human resilience and self-discovery.


The film, which celebrated its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019, is characterized by its fine powers of observation and ability to treat complex emotions with a light, often humorous touch. THE BEST OF DORIEN B. is more than just a midlife crisis story; it is a universal plea not to be defined by the expectations of others and instead to have the courage to go your own way.


"It's rare to see a newcomer with this much star power, but then there's THE BEST OF DORIEN B." (falkenscreen.com)


"THE BEST OF DORIEN B. is so honest, sincere and funny" (thebluelenses.com).

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