Ik Zal Zien

2025 | Mercedes Stalenhoef

Title: Ik Zal Zien

Year: 2025

Running Time: 96′

Country: Netherlands

Directed by: Mercedes Stalenhoef

Written by: Britt Snel

Starring: Aiko Beemsterboer; Minne Koole; Roman Derwig; Mikky Dijkstra; Hannah van Lunteren; Leonoor Koster

Review by Guifré Margarit i Contel | 08 February 2025

This Dutch drama excels in its technical approach, as it immerses the audience into the first-person experience of the newly visually impaired protagonist via the use of tight shots that make us blind to her surrounding and a slightly heightened sound mixing in little details that enhances the boosted senses.

The lead performance by Aiko Beemsterboer and her personal journey depicted in the film stand out, making for a compelling narrative.

However, the presentation of the visually impaired institution is only somewhat effective (do they really allow you to go that crazy in such places?), and the portrayal of the outside world, especially the family, feel lacking. The symbolic elements, presented through dreams also feel unnecessary and overexplanatory.

Rated 3.5 out of 5

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