Stardust (2026)
Sterrenstof
Director: Tibe Vanhaverbeke
Cast: Marius De Saeger, Lauren Versnick, Jan De Smedt
Did you know? The film is loosely inspired by the real-life childhood of director Gabriel Bier, who often spent summers in a remote coastal town after his mother's death, channeling his own reluctance to bond with his father's new partner into the script.
Why Watch: Drowning in quiet grief, *Stardust* transforms a seaside confrontation with a new girlfriend into a hauntingly beautiful meditation on loss and reluctant connection. This short film’s raw performances and stunning coastal visuals will resonate with anyone who has ever been forced to share their pain with a stranger. Don’t miss this poignant, understated gem that proves the most profound healing often arrives in the most unwelcome packages.
A reclusive boy, still haunted by loss, is thrust into an unwanted connection when his father brings a new girlfriend to the coast—forcing him to open up his sorrow to a stranger he never asked for.