The Pupil
7.0
As the line between mentorship and manipulation slowly begins to blur, 12-year-old Daan faces the most terrifying challenge of his young life - distinguishing his football coach's attachment from abuse.
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Cast
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Karin Junger Director · Frederik Van de Moortel Composer Martijn van Broekhuizen Cinematographer
First release September 30, 2025 · Produced in Netherlands · Production Krater, Polar Bear Films
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The Film Kitchen
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Krater
Production
Polar Bear Films
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Netherlands
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Original title
De pupil
Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Dutch
Release dates
Netherlands · September 30, 2025
Premiere · Nederlands Film Festival
Netherlands · October 30, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
Estonia
November 18, 2025 · Premiere · Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
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