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Stand Up

The Netherlands, Greece | 2026 | 95 min

Language: Dutch, German, English

Subtitles: English (descriptive)

Not for persons under 12


Director(s): Mari Sanders

Script: Mari Sanders

Cast: Guy Clemens, Manouk Pluis, Bas Keijzer, Guido Pollemans, QiQi van Boheemen, Stephen Rutayisire, Daan Buringa, Tamar van den Dop, Kendrick Etmon, Martijn Nieuwerf, Sara Afiba, Redouan Azmi, Yassine El Ouardi, Hana Hussein, Thomas van Luin, William Boeva, Micha Wertheim, Lucia Zemene, Casper de Gans, Nikki Manuputty, Imke van Putten, Litania Blom, Stella Bergsma, Hidde Simons, Roos van Otterdijk, Mirthe Kamstra, Guus van Leeuwen, Jol Abels, Feng Perrels

Production: The Film Kitchen

Distribution: Loco Films


Drama


Identity Critics Choice Youth Friendship Love Feelgood Society


New Voices
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Drifting aimlessly from one party to the next, 23-year-old Vera loses what little sense of direction she had after losing her leg in an accident. When she meets Xander, who has been disabled since birth, and his circle of friends, she not only finds romance but also a sense of belonging. Before long, her old life and friendships begin to feel hollow compared with the disabled community she has discovered. 

This drama from young Dutch filmmakers offers a remarkably authentic portrayal of the lives of people with disabilities in their twenties, embracing both the unique realities disability brings as well as the joy and rebellion of young adulthood.The critically acclaimed film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Pinja Eskola

Director Mari Sanders will be a guest at Espoo Ciné and will attend the film’s screening. 

Updated 2026-07-30 17:30:10 UTC