Netflix Announces First Dutch Feature Film In The Making

Aparnna Hajirnis - May 28, 2020

Netflix announced that it paired with the production company Fiction Valley to make the streamer’s first Dutch Netflix feature film. Golden Calf award-winning duo, Shady El-Hamus (“De Libi”, “Nightshade”) and Jeroen Scholten van Aschat (“De Libi”, “Fenix”) have written what will be the first Dutch Netflix feature film. The film, a fast-paced crime with comedic elements, tells the story of Richie Rich and his journey to becoming the greatest hip-hop artist in the Netherlands. One evening he is violently robbed by a group of teenagers and loses his most prized possession: an expensive watch. When images of the humiliating robbery go viral, Richie’s hard-earned reputation is damaged.

Lina Brouneus, director of co-production and acquisitions at Netflix, said: “We can’t wait to work with the extremely talented creators Shady El-Hamus and Jeroen Scholten van Aschat, (who) brings the entertaining story of Richie Rich to life.”

El-Hamus added: “It is a great honour as young filmmakers to have the opportunity to create the first Dutch Netflix film. The collaboration with Netflix gives us the opportunity to make a film for a bigger and global audience.”

The film is a fast-paced crime story with comedic elements about the contemporary obsession with status and success. No dates for production or the expected premier were given.