Sinopsis
Nicoline, an experienced psychologist, starts a new job at a penal institution, despite the fact that she resolved to never return to psychiatry. She meets Idris, an intelligent man with an anti-social, narcissistic personality disorder, who committed a series of grave sexual offenses. A power play emerges between the two and Nicoline, in spite of her knowledge and experience, lets herself be trapped completely.
Renowned director, actress and producer. Winner of multiple awards for her acting, such as the Dutch Film Award, she makes her directorial debut with the film Instinct.
Photograph © Amrita Panday
Cineteca Madrid. Sala Plató
Focus Netherlands
Year of Production: 2018
Running Time: 108’
Countries: Netherlands
Language: Dutch. Original version with Spanish subtitles
Director: Halina Rejn
Cast: Carice van Houten, Chico Kenzari
Producer: Frans Van Gestel
Production Companies: Topkapi Films, Man Up Productions, BNN-VARA
International Sales: Films Boutique
Direction of photography: Jasper Wolf
Selected at BFI London Film Festival, Toronto, Miami, Chicago, Palm Springs Gante, Shanghai, Taipei, Kiev, Kolkata. Two Awards at Locarno, Best Actress and Jury Award at Les Arcs
Premiere in Madrid
