Het Verzwijgen

In 'Het Verzwijgen', Marieke van der Winden investigates the life of her mother, Lieke, who was marked by insecurity and fragility. Following Lieke's death from cancer, Marieke discovers unsettling truths about her grandparents' past during the Second World War, revealed by her mother's foster brother at the funeral. Delving into her family's history, Marieke engages in conversations with relatives and friends, leading to a profound reevaluation of her mother's life and her own childhood.

The documentary captures Marieke's journey as she uncovers the long-buried secrets of her family's wartime actions. The emotional weight of these revelations unfolds through archival research and intimate dialogues, highlighting the complexities of memory, identity, and the repercussions of the past on the present. This film is a poignant exploration of how hidden narratives shape our understanding of family and self.