Alex van Warmerdam‘s new thriller Borgman features Jan Bijvoet in the title role as Camiel Borgman whose arrival in a residential area disrupts the life of the carefully constructed façade of an arrogant, wealthy couple, their three children and the nanny. In fact, Borgman may actually be the Devil.
Thinking it over a bit, this almost seems like something Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth, Alps) would direct.
Borgman‘s place in competition at Cannes marks the first time in 38 years a Dutch film has achieved such an honor.
Along with the photo above and the trailer below, you can find one more picture from the film here along with a look at the poster.
Following the film’s premiere in Cannes, it will hit Dutch theaters on August 29 and will obviously be hoping for a strong reception at Cannes and a domestic distribution deal.
