Champagne

Tim Kamps
Thu 19 Mar - Wed 25 Mar

When Maarten (Leo Alkemade) learns that his father Hans (Huub Stapel) is terminally ill, he decides to take him to the Champagne region.

The highlight of the trip is the little train that runs through the wine cellars of Épernay—an ultimate destination that, for Hans, who enjoys a good drink, feels like a journey to heaven. Maarten’s wife, Loes (Jennifer Hoffman), and his mother, Sophie (Beppie Melissen), wave the two men off. They set out in high spirits, only to realize after two streets that they are probably the least suitable father and son ever for this bonding trip.

While conversations in the car are strained, they mainly connect during culinary indulgences at local restaurants. Their old patterns continue to haunt them, yet it is precisely the small, unexpected moments that bring the two closer together.

Champagne
Direction
Tim Kamps
Cast
Leo Alkemade, Huub Stapel, Jennifer Hoffman, Beppie Melissen, Guus Meeuwis
Duration
93 min
RELEASE
Thu 19 Mar
Year
2026
Country
The Netherlands
Language
Dutch
Subtitles
Dutch

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