Instinct (2019)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 38min
- Drama, Mystery
- 03 Oct 2019 (Netherlands)
- Movie
In spite of her expertise and experience, a seasoned psychologist is completely infatuated by the sex offender she is treating in a penal institution.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Carice van Houten | ... |
Nicoline
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| Marwan Kenzari | ... |
Idris
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Marie-Mae van Zuilen | ... |
Marieke
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| Pieter Embrechts | ... |
Alex
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Ariane Schluter | ... |
Directrice
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Betty Schuurman | ... |
Mother Nicoline
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Abdelkarim El Baz | ... |
Tarik
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Tamar van den Dop | ... |
Milly
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| Robert de Hoog | ... |
Jos
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Kuno Bakker | ... |
John
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Juda Goslinga | ... |
Kees
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Barry Emond | ... |
Kenny
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Akwasi Owusu-Ansah | ... |
Wilfred
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| Maria Kraakman | ... |
Paula
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Matijs Jansen | ... |
Dave
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Amber van Mierlo | ... |
Lola
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Hanz van der Velde | ... |
Leonard
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| Felix Burleson | ... |
Piet
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Michael Bot | ... |
Roy
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Joenoes Polnaija | ... |
Shaki
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Erik van Welzen | ... |
Man Swat Team
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| Josha Stradowski | ... |
Man
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| Achraf Koutet | ... |
Medewerker BK
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Rachel Coutinho | ... |
Dominique (prison guard)
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Nick Vorsselman | ... |
Penal Institution Patient (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Halina Reijn | ||
Written by
| Esther Gerritsen | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Halina Reijn | ... | (idea) |
Produced by
| Ada Goossens | ... | line producer |
| Arnold Heslenfeld | ... | producer |
| Halina Reijn | ... | producer |
| Laurette Schillings | ... | producer |
| Frans van Gestel | ... | producer |
| Carice van Houten | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ella van der Woude | ||
Cinematography by
| Jasper Wolf | ||
Editing by
| Job ter Burg | ||
Editorial Department
| Niels Koopman | ... | assistant editor |
| Jack Kuiper | ... | post-production facilities |
| Laurens Orij | ... | colorist: Crabsalad |
Casting By
| Madelief Blanken | ||
| Janusz Gosschalk | ||
| Leonie Luttik | ||
Production Design by
| Lieke Scholman | ||
Art Direction by
| Bobby Bo Stips | ||
Costume Design by
| Minke Lunter | ||
Production Management
| Pascalle Kleingeld | ... | production manager |
| Anne Verrest | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip de Iongh | ... | first assistant director |
| Marijke Driessen | ... | additional third assistant director |
| Marjan Lammers | ... | first assistant director |
| Lea Noordhoek | ... | third assistant director |
| Willem Quarles van Ufford | ... | first assistant director |
| Bob Wilbers | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Dana Horeman | ... | set dresser |
| Zip Stolk | ... | art dept. assistant |
Sound Department
| Tessa Fransen | ... | second boom operator |
| Vera Galesev | ... | foley artist / foley editor |
| Tijn Hazen | ... | adr supervisor / dialogue editor |
| Oliver Pattinama | ... | production sound mixer |
| Vladimir Rakic | ... | foley editor / foley recordist |
| Michel Schöpping | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Max van den Oever | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mereijn van der Heijden | ... | audio description supervisor |
| Apollonia van Dun | ... | second boom operator |
| Floris Werver | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Rob de Groot | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | ... | stunt performer |
| Ron Sleeswijk | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Wendy Vrijenhoek | ... | stunt double: Carice van Houten |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Berta Banacloche | ... | assistant camera |
| Kris Dewitte | ... | still photographer |
| Willem van der Eerden | ... | gaffer |
| Bram van Woudenberg | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Conchita de Groot | ... | wardrobe on set |
| Romy Verbaan | ... | wardrobe trainee |
Location Management
| Gabor de Werk | ... | location manager |
| Paul Marbus | ... | location scout |
| Mike Zonneveld | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Mark van den Oever | ... | music clearances |
Additional Crew
| Don Alphonso | ... | Stand-in: for Marwan Kenzari/Idris |
| Jelle Beuger | ... | additional production assistant |
| Caspar Commijs | ... | production assistant |
| Frank Klein | ... | budget controller |
| Pepijn Stok | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Tuytel | ... | additional production assistant |
| Selien Wulms | ... | additional production assistant |
Thanks
| Nathalie Alonso Casale | ... | thanks |
| Marten Rabarts | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Topkapi Films
- Man Up Productions (in co-production with)
- BNN-VARA (in co-production with)
Distributors
- Films Boutique (2019) (World-wide)
- September Film (2019) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- KinoVista (2019) (France)
- A2 Filmes (2020) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Great Movies Distribution (2020) (Brazil)
- September Film (2020) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through Source 1 Media)
- Source 1 Media (2020) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through)
- Koch Films (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Films (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- A24 (2022) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Films4You (2022) (Portugal)
- Great Movies Distribution (2022) (Brazil) (video) (SVOD)
- La Aventura (2021) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CoBo Fonds (funding)
- Nederlands Filmfonds (funding)
- Netherlands Film Production Incentive (funding)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Nicoline, an experienced psychologist, starts a new job at a penal institution, despite the fact that she resolved to never return to psychiatry. She meets Idris, an intelligent man with an anti-social, narcissistic personality disorder, who committed a series of grave sexual offenses. After five years of treatment, he is about to go on his first unaccompanied probation. His team of practitioners are enthusiastic about his development and behavior, but newcomer Nicoline does not trust him an inch. She tries to push his probation to the astonishment of her coworkers. Idris tries his hardest to convince Nicoline of his good intentions, but as she remains sceptical, he slowly but surely grows violent. He transforms into the manipulative man Nicoline saw in him from the beginning. A power play emerges between the two and Nicoline, in spite of her knowledge and experience, lets herself be trapped completely. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Carice Van Houten said working on Game of Thrones (2011) turned her off of filming nude scenes and refuses to do them anymore, especially in the wake of the #MeToo movement. She told Insider that she's brought the lesson she learned to her other projects, including Instinct. She said she and director Halina Reijn made it into a dogma where they are done with nudity. "We don't need to show nudity to create intimacy, we don't need to see breasts." See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 54 min) When Idris and Nicoline are in the sand dunes, Idris stands up to take a piss. He clearly urinates against the wind, as seen by the direction of the sand blowing towards him across the dune surface. No sane man would ever do this, as one runs a high risk of getting urine on your shoes or trousers. See more » |
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