BARLEBAS

PLAYGROUNDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

NL, BE | 19 ‘ 59″ | live-action

Synopsis:

In 1595, a woman accused of witchcraft refuses to be silenced, leaving her free spirit and powerful voice to inspire a new generation.

Barlebas is an experimental musical period drama, depicting the witch hunts of 1595 in the Peelland region, in the south of the Netherlands.

CREDITS

Director: Malu Janssen
Producer: Janneke Doolaard
Camera: Sam du Pon
Editing: Nina Graafland
Music: Pitou Nicolaes
Sound: Gedeon Depauw
Cast: Pitou Nicolaes

The film Barlebas will be featured in the Next Gem section. The selection highlights amazing works from emerging creators and makers connected to the Next Talent Program.