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Wednesday, January 24 at 8:30pm Miami Theater Center

Belgium-Poland | 107 minutes | 2023

Wil

North American Premiere

This tense and thrilling tale, inspired by a true story, unfolds in Nazi-occupied Antwerp and follows the journey of Wilfried Wils, a young idealistic artist who also serves as an auxiliary policeman. Wavering uneasily between two worlds, the grip of violence and distrust hanging over the city escalates as he treads a delicate line between the oppressive Nazi regime and the local Belgians. As the pressure mounts, Wil and his fellow officer and friend Lode, are forced into a dark collaboration in the hunt for Jews, all the while secretly supporting the resistance. With beatings, destruction, and roundups intensifying throughout the city, Wil ultimately finds himself compelled to take an action that leads to unforeseen, devastating consequences. Directed by Tim Mielants, best known for his acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, Wil asks us to reflect on the risks and sacrifices we would be willing to make in the fight against evil.

Director's Bio

Directed by Tim Mielants

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Tim Mielants is a Belgium filmmaker who has helmed numerous international television series, most notably Peaky Blinders, The Terror, and Marvel's show Legion. Wil is Tim’s second feature film.

Cast and Credits

Director

Tim Mielants

Screenwriter

Carl Joos, Tim Mielants

Cinematographer

Robrecht Heyvaert

Editor

Bert Jacobs

Cast

Stef Aerts, Matteo Simoni, Annelore Crollet

Film Info

Year

2023

Country

Belgium-Poland

Run-time

107 minutes

Language

Dutch with English subtitles
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