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Skiff follows 15-year-old Malou, an androgynous teen who stands out as a gifted rower in her small hometown. With her mother absent and her teammates quick to bully her, Malou depends on her protective older brother, Max, for support. But when Max introduces his captivating new girlfriend, Nouria, Malou is swept into unexpected feelings of attraction that blur the line between admiration, desire, and sibling loyalty. As emotions intensify, she must navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence, family ties, and first love. Poetic and emotionally raw, Skiff captures the messy, exhilarating currents of growing up and finding yourself.
- Year2025
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageDutch, French
- CountryBelgium, Netherlands
- PremiereNORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
- DirectorCecilia Verheyden
- ScreenwriterCecilia Verheyden, Vincent Vanneste
- CastFemke Vanhove, Lina Miftah, Natali Broods
Skiff follows 15-year-old Malou, an androgynous teen who stands out as a gifted rower in her small hometown. With her mother absent and her teammates quick to bully her, Malou depends on her protective older brother, Max, for support. But when Max introduces his captivating new girlfriend, Nouria, Malou is swept into unexpected feelings of attraction that blur the line between admiration, desire, and sibling loyalty. As emotions intensify, she must navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence, family ties, and first love. Poetic and emotionally raw, Skiff captures the messy, exhilarating currents of growing up and finding yourself.
- Year2025
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageDutch, French
- CountryBelgium, Netherlands
- PremiereNORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
- DirectorCecilia Verheyden
- ScreenwriterCecilia Verheyden, Vincent Vanneste
- CastFemke Vanhove, Lina Miftah, Natali Broods