Champagne – An Ode to Fatherhood (2026)

When Maarten learns his father Hans is terminally ill, he takes him on a final trip to France’s Champagne region. Their dream destination is the tourist train through the cellars of Épernay—paradise for Hans, who loves a good drink. Sent off by Maarten’s wife Loes and his mother Sophie, the two set out with hope, only to discover they’re hopelessly mismatched for a bonding journey. With conversations strained and old patterns resurfacing, they connect instead through shared meals and small, unexpected moments that slowly bring them closer, turning the road trip into a bittersweet farewell.

GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Feel good
CAST: Leo Alkemade, Huub Stapel, Jennifer Hoffman, Beppie Melissen, Guus Meeuwis
DIRECTOR: Tim Kamps
DURATION: 90

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  • The Netherlands
  • Belgium - Dutch speaking
  • Luxembourg - Dutch speaking

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