Direction: Jos Stelling

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jos Stelling. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Girl and Death

2012 · Movie · 122 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Sylvia Hoeks · Dieter Hallervorden · Renata Litvinova · Svetlana Svetlichnaya

Synopsis The Girl and Death (2012) is a cinematic journey based on an original script by Jos Stelling and Bert Rijkelijkhuizen. The narrative revolves around Nicolai, a Russian physician who revisits an old hotel, the very site where he encountered his...

5.9

39 votes

5.9

39 votes

The Flying Dutchman

1995 · Movie · 140 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast René Groothof · Nino Manfredi · Veerle Dobbelaere · René van't Hof

Synopsis The Flying Dutchman (1995) is set in the tumultuous late 16th century, where religious persecution and discontent with Catholic Habsburg rule in the Netherlands lead to widespread unrest and the Eighty Years' War. In Flanders, 1568, an Italian minstrel named...

5.5

145 votes

5.5

145 votes

No Trains, No Planes

1999 · Movie · 105 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Dirk van Dijck · Kees Prins · Peer Mascini · Katja Schuurman

Synopsis No Trains, No Planes (1999) follows the daily routine within a typical Dutch café, using the story of a failed individual named Gerard as the central narrative. The film offers a cynical yet insightful portrayal of the individualism prevalent in...

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Duska

2007 · Movie · 110 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Gene Bervoets · Sylvia Hoeks · Sergey Makovetskiy · Ruslana Pysanka

Synopsis Duska (2007) follows a man who finds himself in a complicated situation when the captivating movie theater cashier he has been longing for ends up at his residence. Just as things seem to be going his way, an unexpected visitor...

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Natasha’s Dance

2023 · Movie · 102 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Anastasia Weimar · Willem Voogd · Bram Reurink · Hadewych Minis

Synopsis Natasha’s Dance (2023) is a heartwarming tale that delves into the unlikely romance between Daantje, an eccentric and somewhat naive individual, and Natasja, a vibrant and worldly Russian dancer. The narrative unfolds as a whimsical tapestry of events, highlighting the...

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Elkerlyc

1975 · Movie · 94 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast George Bruens · Henk Douze · Bob Kars · Johanna Leeuwenstein

Synopsis Elkerlyc (1975) portrays a ruthless individual navigating the complexities of medieval society. This character, devoid of moral compass, is deeply entrenched in a life of crime, struggling to discern right from wrong. His misanthropic nature defines his existence until he...

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The Pointsman

1986 · Movie · 96 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Jim van der Woude · Stéphane Excoffier · John Kraaykamp · Josse De Pauw

Synopsis The Pointsman (1986) follows the story of a woman who disembarks from a train inadvertently and is left isolated with an enigmatic individual who does not share her language.

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Mariken van Nieumeghen

1974 · Movie · 80 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Ronnie Montagne · Eric Bais · Sander Bais · Kees Bakker

Synopsis Mariken van Nieumeghen (1974) is a cinematic adaptation that delves into the tale of a young woman named Mariken, who finds herself in a seven-year pact with the devil, as depicted in a late medieval Dutch text from the early...

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Rembrandt fecit 1669

1977 · Movie · 120 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Frans Stelling · Ton de Koff · Hanneke van der Velden · Lucie Singeling

Synopsis Rembrandt fecit 1669 (1977) delves into the poignant final year of Rembrandt's life, focusing on a collection of self-portraits that reveal his somber and isolated emotional state. The film meticulously reconstructs the tragic conclusion of a brilliant artist's journey, offering...

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De illusionist

1983 · Movie · 90 min. · Netherlands

Direction Jos Stelling

Cast Freek de Jonge · Jim van der Woude · Catrien Wolthuizen · Gerard Thoolen

Synopsis De illusionist (1983) unfolds a vivid and intricate tale centered around an illusionist and his sibling, whose idleness stems from either profound affection or intense jealousy towards his brother. The narrative begins with the mother, who, having indulged her ailing...

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