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Original Title: Zaad

Documentary, Biography | 76' | 2023 (Completed)

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Director:	Dries Meddens
Producer:	Mark Daems
Writer:	Dries Meddens

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The story of a man’s obsession with the possible genetic origins of his father’s psychiatric disorder. Yet in his quest for answers, he does not realise that the most powerful treatment is already within his reach.

synopsis

After his mother dies, Dries is confronted with his father's bipolar disorder. Eventually his father dies, in solitary confinement. While clearing out the family home, Dries finds letters, paintings and diaries belonging to his grandfather, the founder of an international plant breeding company. Was he also bipolar? Wondering about this genetic inheritance, Dries delves into three generations of family history, but only finds more questions. Finally, he realises that love is a powerful medicine for dealing with mental health issues.

Credits

Director
Dries Meddens
Producer
Mark Daems
Writer
Dries Meddens
Photography
Benito Strangio
Music
Maarten Meddens

Format

Creation details

Type
Film
Category
Doc
Production share
Majority Flemish Production
Belgium
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Year of production

2023
Production status
Completed
Original title
Zaad
Original language
Dutch

Technical specs

Running time
76'
Available in
2D
Aspect ratio
16:9
Sound format
5.1 (+ sub) Dolby
Available formats
DCP (4K)
Colour
Colour

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Helmstraat 139A
2140 Borgerhout
Belgium

T +32 3 236 6663
info@adirector.be

www.adirector.eu

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Co-production partners

Serious Film, VRT

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Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), NFF

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Credits

Director

Producer

Writer

Photography

Music

Format

Creation details

Type

Category

Production share

Genre

Year of production

Production status

Original title

Original language

Technical specs

Running time

Available in

Aspect ratio

Sound format

Available formats

Colour