We 2018
What is We?
We, also known by the Dutch title Wij, is a 2018 drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Rene Eller. The movie features a cast including Aime Claeys, Tijmen Govaerts, Pauline Casteleyn, and Maxime Jacobs.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 12, 2018
- Original language
- NL
- Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Studios
- New AMS Film Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, History
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Overview
We, also known by the Dutch title Wij, is a 2018 drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Rene Eller. The movie features a cast including Aime Claeys, Tijmen Govaerts, Pauline Casteleyn, and Maxime Jacobs. The story is set during a scorching summer in a village located on the Belgian-Dutch border. The plot follows eight teenagers, consisting of four boys and four girls, who are close friends. To break the listless monotony of their summer, the group engages in various games of discovery and challenges. These activities eventually escalate as their sexual curiosity begins to blur the lines between right and wrong. As the teenagers experiment with new ways to entertain themselves, their innocence is lost to depraved games and sexual exploitation. Ultimately, the group members transform into ruthless predators as their behavior degenerates into extreme actions. The film was released on January 27, 2018, at the International Film Festival. It is currently available for viewers to stream on various online platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A group of teens descend into dangerous games that blur innocence and exploitation.”
- Unflinching portrayal of teenage dynamics
- Bold direction and naturalistic performances
- Confronts taboo subjects with urgency
- Difficult to watch due to heavy themes
- May be triggering for some viewers
You're drawn to provocative dramas about youth and moral boundaries.
Contains explicit content and themes of a sexual and disturbing nature; intended for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama.
What is the main theme of the movie?
The loss of innocence and the dark side of teenage experimentation.
Is the movie in English?
No, the film is in Dutch and Flemish.
Where was the movie filmed?
It was filmed in a Belgian-Dutch border village.
Is the content appropriate for teenagers?
Due to mature themes and explicit content, it is recommended for adult audiences only.