Charlie Curilan

The rejected son of a gangster tries to regain his fathers approval.

A film about relationships where expectations are out of joint, especially where both partners have different cultural backgrounds. Set in the Netherlands, 'Burden' gives a contemporary glimpse of the dynamics of two relationships between Eastern European women and Dutch men. The movie explores their respective cultural differences. It explores female friendships and the difficulties of being 'foreign' in your adopted country. Also, how fate puts the friendship of these two women, one from Russia, and one from Ukraine, to the test by outside forces.

In a world where almost everyone died due to overpopulation and shortage of food, a father and his son are trying to survive.

Seniors Atifah, Mel and Rita live together on a ship and often have breakfast together. This time the breakfast is slightly different because they are going to celebrate the birthday of the goldfish El Tigre for the first time since the death of beloved resident Leviy. While preparing for the birthday, everyone finds out that Leviy has left a hole and they do not know how to cope with the grief of her death – a hole they cannot fill with blueberry muffins but with the help of an unknown guest.

'Boykee' is a drug addict from the streets of Rotterdam, who manages to get himself into some serious trouble and he' s looking for a way out. Lea, a troubled young woman, might offer Boykee the escape he desires.

In Amsterdam Paradise we're witnessing the development of the relationship between Adam and Eva and see how it’s continually influenced and affected by dozens of other stories set in the city. Amsterdam Paradise is a shimmering mosaic narrative of the city, life and love.