The Northerners

In this darkly comedic film set against the backdrop of 1960s Netherlands, we are introduced to a quirky assortment of characters inhabiting a small, tight-knit community. The town is brimming with eccentric personalities, each harboring a unique collection of sexual obsessions and desires that remain largely unfulfilled. As their lives intersect in the most unexpected ways, the film navigates the complexities of human relationships and explores themes of repression, longing, and societal norms through humor and wit. This black comedy provides a unique and engaging lens into the sexual revolution unfolding during this era by presenting a vivid portrait of the individuals caught in its wake, grappling with their own desires and societal expectations.