2010 · drama · thriller · literary
Tirza
Directed by Rudolf van den Berg1h 40m2010
Jörgen's world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense - his beloved daughter Tirza - is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza's trail to discover her fate.
Our read: Tirza (2010) reads as a heavy, steady, inventive drama · thriller · literary entry — measured in intensity, mid-stakes in scope, cold in temperature, nihilistic in outlook.
Heavy, steady, measured drama / thriller, inventive in texture. Nihilistic, mid-stakes, cold.
- heavy
- intense
- bleak
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