Verwoede Pogingen (2023): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2023, Verwoede Pogingen is a comedia and drama film directed by Joris Tobé, running about 22 minutes.

What it’s about. Matthias is going on a weekend course of self-discovery called “My Value on Earth,” which was an expensive gift from his girlfriend. The course is supposed to help him deal with his chronic inability to finish things that he’s started. But before Matthias leaves, his girlfriend springs a surprise on him: he’s going to be a father. And so he hopes to use the weekend, which he has no real desire to go on, to answer new and pressing questions. The “alternative” therapist, however, doesn’t inspire much trust. The tragicomedy Frantic Attempts takes aim at the field of personal development, in particular, dubious therapists who offer quick fixes. After all, what if we should answer our existential questions ourselves instead of trying to find answers from others?

Who’s in it. Verwoede Pogingen stars Robbert Bleij as Mathias, Jatou Sumbunu as Lavas, Emma Buysse as Valerie and Jurjen Zeelen as Viktor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Verwoede Pogingen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verwoede Pogingen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Verwoede Pogingen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.