Rundfunk: Jachterwachter

Rundfunk: Jachterwachter is an absurdist comedy that proudly and unapologetically marches to the beat of its own drum. The humor is outrageous, cringeworthy and absolutely not for everyone - an intentional choice that defines its charm. This is a film steeped in Dutch and Flemish cultural nuances, making it a likely enigma for audiences unfamiliar with the region's comedic sensibilities.

The film revels in its low-budget aesthetic with every shot underscoring its scrappy and do-it-yourself nature. From deliberately cheap set designs to awkward camera work, the lack of polish isn't just apparent: it's part of the film's appeal. This rawness gives it a uniquely unsettling quality that is simultaneously off-putting and strangely captivating.

The setting is a dystopian wasteland: barren, empty and profoundly depressing. This desolate atmosphere seeps into every scene creating a bleak tone that paradoxically complements the humor. The filmmakers have crafted a world that feels deliberately soulless, amplifying the absurdity of the characters and their actions.

Discussing the acting performances here feels almost irrelevant. The exaggerated and over-the-top portrayals fit seamlessly into the film's absurdist style. Whether the acting is "good" or not is beside the point; it's about whether you can vibe with the bizarre world the film creates.

In the end Rundfunk: Jachterwachter is an out-of-the-box cinematic experience that had me laughing at times while leaving me confused at others. It's memorable for sure, but I'm still not entirely certain whether I liked it. It's weird - both the film and my feelings about it. But in a way, that's its strength.

This is a typically Dutch over-the-top, absurd movie. You either love it or hate it. There's no middle ground. We loved it.

Well you'd have be Dutch, Flemish or German to get this humor, similar to New Kids Turbo but on a lower budget.

Sweet absurdism beatifully filmed. If you like absurdism or sweet black humor watch This.

Never watched the Rundfunk series, only a few clips in which the annoying naievety of the main character was already clear. In this movie it is cringing, until it becomes funny. And then it's hilarious. Especially since visual jokes, slapstick and absurdism keep adding a notch. This movie falls in the category Hans Teeuwen, Flodder, Joop Klepzeiker and Sjef van Oekel.

Story development is quite fresh. There is some character development. Violence, oh yes. Supporting characters like Jonas could have had some more background for variation in the jokes. Editing could have been slightly better, my take would be to make it more over the top.

This is not really one for the cinema. Yet, I don't understand the 1 ratings at all. If you sat through the whole movie, then it couldn't have been that bad.