Wilde mossels (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: Netherlands
Alternative Title: Divoké mušle, Dzikie małże, Дикие мидии, Wild Mussels
Director: Erik de Bruyn
Writer: Erik de Bruyn
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Keywords
Keywords: village life
Story
Wilde Mossels, directed by Erik de Bruyn in 2000, follows a group of friends in their early twenties living in a small fishing village in the Netherlands. The trio—identified only as the Blond Kid, the Fat Guy, and the Guitar Player—lead seemingly monotonous lives until they decide to break free from their mundane existence. They find temporary fulfillment through motorcycle rides, music, and partying. However, these activities fail to provide lasting solutions for their underlying restlessness and discontent.
Summary
Wilde Mossels is a Dutch drama film released in the year 2000, directed by Erik de Bruyn. The movie explores the angst and boredom experienced by three friends in their early twenties living in a quiet fishing village. The film's title translates to 'Wild Mussels,' symbolizing the freedom and unpredictability they yearn for amidst their monotonous village life. Wilde Mossels delves into themes of youthful rebellion, conformity, and the search for purpose and identity outside of one's immediate surroundings.
