Als je genoten hebt van 'Höhere Gewalt' (2014), een scherpzinnige en confronterende film over relaties en menselijk falen, dan ben je vast op zoek naar soortgelijke verhalen. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde thema's verkennen, van huwelijkscrises tot existentiële dilemma's, allemaal met een vergelijkbare mix van drama en humor.

The Celebration (1998)
Beschreibung: Unflinchingly portrays family dysfunction and repressed trauma during a gathering, using raw emotional honesty and uncomfortable revelations.
Fakt: Pioneered the Dogme 95 film movement with its strict rules of natural lighting and handheld cameras. The entire film was shot in just five weeks.


Another Round (2020)
Beschreibung: Examines midlife crises and the search for meaning through an unconventional experiment, blending humor with poignant observations about human behavior.
Fakt: The film's final dance sequence was improvised by the actors. It won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in


The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Beschreibung: Captures the existential dilemmas of modern relationships and personal identity through intimate storytelling and relatable character flaws.
Fakt: The film is structured in twelve chapters with a prologue and epilogue. It was Norway's official submission for the 94th Academy Awards.


Amour (2012)
Beschreibung: Presents an unflinching look at love tested by physical decline, exploring devotion and difficult choices with profound emotional depth.
Fakt: Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The entire film was shot in chronological order.


A Separation (2011)
Beschreibung: Masterfully depicts moral complexities and the consequences of decisions within family dynamics, creating intense interpersonal drama.
Fakt: First Iranian film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The courtroom scenes were filmed in an actual Tehran courtroom.


The Hunt (2012)
Beschreibung: Delves into the destructive power of rumors and collective hysteria, showcasing how quickly a community can turn against an individual based on unproven allegations.
Fakt: The film sparked intense debates in Denmark about child abuse allegations. Mads Mikkelsen's performance earned him the Best Actor award at Cannes.


The Lobster (2015)
Beschreibung: Uses absurdist satire to examine societal pressures around relationships and conformity, creating a uniquely unsettling atmosphere.
Fakt: The film's distinctive deadpan style influenced many subsequent dark comedies. All animal deaths shown in the film were simulated using special effects.


The Square (2017)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of social norms, hypocrisy, and the breakdown of civility in modern society, often through darkly comedic and uncomfortable situations.
Fakt: Won the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. The film features a controversial performance art piece that blurs the line between audience and performer.


Happy End (2017)
Beschreibung: Offers a bleak yet darkly humorous portrayal of family dysfunction and generational disconnect in contemporary Europe.
Fakt: Features one of the first major film uses of smartphone footage as a narrative device. The film's multilingual dialogue reflects modern European aristocracy.


The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Beschreibung: Creates psychological tension through clinical cinematography and a disturbing examination of moral responsibility and punishment.
Fakt: The title references the Greek myth of Iphigenia. Barry Keoghan improvised many of his character's unsettling mannerisms.
