De ballonvaarder (2025)
Release Year: 2025
Nation: Netherlands
Alternative Title: The Balloonist, Le balloniste, Der Balloonfahrer, A léggömbös, El aeronauta
Director: Tim Oliehoek
Writer: Benny Lindelauf
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Elbe Stevens Films
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: 7 year old boy, absent father, ailing mother, air balloon, balloonist, chicken, chicken coop, cleaning, cleaning lady, confronting the past, facing past, farm, farm life, female topless nudity, male nudity, male rear nudity, pilot, rooster, sex scene, single mother
Story
In 'De ballonvaarder', Gaby, a dedicated heritage chicken keeper, finds her peaceful life disrupted when an arrogant hot-air balloon pilot crashes onto her chicken coop. This unexpected event unveils long-buried family conflicts and forces Gaby to confront both the troublesome pilot and her own past. As she grapples with these challenges, Gaby must also contend with her role as a single mother and the struggles of farm life.
Summary
'De ballonvaarder' is a Dutch comedy-drama directed by Tim Oliehoek, set to release in 2025. The film revolves around Gaby, a single mother who keeps heritage chickens on her farm. When an arrogant balloon pilot crashes onto her property, Gaby's life takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to confront family conflicts and face her own past. The story explores themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the complexities of rural life, woven together with elements of romance and comedy.