G.O.A.T. wins in London!
Very happy to share that our short film G.O.A.T. has won the Award for Best Foreign Language Short Film at the Big Fridge International Film Festival in London.
It was wonderful to experience beautiful films together with our screenwriter Rozemarijn and to witness the powerful audience reactions.
Grateful for this recognition and for the conversations the film continues to spark.
What touched us most were the words from the jury: they captured the film in such detail and with such precision that it felt as if they had seen straight into its heart.
Below the full jury report:
G.O.A.T. is a masterful balance of absurdity and emotional depth, taking the viewer on an unexpected yet powerful journey through the rural Netherlands – one where grief, miscommunication, and an actual goat converge in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. With a tone that gracefully sways between tragic and comedic, the film captures how deeply human emotions can find their release in the most unpredictable of circumstances.
The strength of the film lies in its fearless yet tender approach to the silence that often surrounds stillbirth and miscarriage. The goat, both a literal and symbolic presence, becomes a vessel through which grief is mirrored and released. It’s a clever narrative tool that invites reflection without overwhelming the viewer. The absurd premise never trivialises the trauma but instead creates breathing space – allowing humour to soften the blow of deep sorrow.
The lead performances are extraordinary, filled with nuance and emotional restraint that slowly fractures as the journey unfolds. With every look, word, and silence, the actors bring to life the rawness of unresolved pain and the fragility of connection. The script is sharp and honest, weaving in moments of levity without losing sight of its emotional core.
Visually compelling and narratively brave, G.O.A.T. is a truly memorable short that dares to talk about grief in a fresh, accessible way. It’s both cathartic and comforting – an ode to the strange, tangled ways we process pain, and a reminder that healing sometimes starts in the unlikeliest of places.
