Eddy's War

13-3-2024 12:09

2024 / 90' Dir. Joost van der Valk Sc. Joost van der Valk Sales. Journeyman Pictures

Eddy's War

Joost van der Valk

Highly lauded war photographer Eddy van Wessel journeys to the Ukrainian frontline, aiming to take one defining image at the twilight of his career.

Eddy van Wessel, an award-winning Dutch war photographer, now focuses on the war in Ukraine. EDDY’S WAR is a four-season road movie, capturing the photographer’s journey through Ukraine's frontline, tracing the conflict's evolution. It also delves into Eddy's character, portraying a nomadic life during which he has always been prepared for the unexpected, with his camera ready to document the ever-changing war narrative.

Main Category: Documentary

Expected Completion: February 2024

Original Film Title: Eddy's Oorlog

English Film Title: Eddy's War

Production Year: 2024

Running Time: 90

Original Language: Dutch · English · Ukrainian

Genre: Documentary

Director: Joost van der Valk

Filmography Director: CAPTAINS (2022, doc series), NARCOWARS: CHASING THE DRAGON (2022, doc series, MAKE OR BREAK (2022, doc series), DRIVE TO SURVIVE (2020, doc series) Award: Sports Emmy, DOPE: THIS IS NOT MIAMI VICE (2019, short doc), THE WITCHDOCTOR HUNTERS (2019, mid-length doc), DRUGLORDS: KLAAS BRUINSMA (2018, short doc), DONORDRAMA (2017, short doc), FIGHTING FOR PEACE (2016, doc). Award: Special Jury Prize Baghdad Int. FF, SATUDARAH-ONE BLOOD (2015, doc) Awards: Best Narrative Journalism, Prix Europa IRIS Award, SISTERS OF SOMALIA (2013, short doc), WILDERS (2011, doc), CRIPS: STRAPPED ‘N STRONG (2009, doc), SAVING AFRICA’S WITCH CHILDREN (2008, short doc) Awards: o.a. BAFTA Award, One World Media Award for Best Child Rights documentary, Amnesty International Media Award for Best Documentary.

Screenwriter: Joost van der Valk

Camera: Joost van der Valk

Main Production Company: Zeppers Film

Main Production - Person(s): Frank van den Engel

Main Production Company Phone: +31 20 675 8594

Main Production Company E-mail: info@zeppers.nl

Main Production Company Website: www.zeppers.nl

Sales Agent: Journeyman Pictures

Sales Agent Phone: +44 (0)20 8398 4616

Sales Agent E-mail: info@journeyman.tv

Sales Agent website: https://www.journeyman.tv/