Regret!
2013 · Directed by Dave Schram
Original language: Dutch
- drama
The story
A David's classmate, Jochem, is harassed by three bullies, but nobody does anything at school, not even David, who feels guilty for not pointing out the culprits.
What it’s like
Quiet school corridors and classroom settings frame a teen drama about the weight of looking away. Its emotional register is heavy and uneasy, centred on a boy who watches a classmate being harassed and is left with guilt for staying silent. The bullying is persistent and unsettling rather than graphic, so the discomfort comes from the dynamics between students and the adults who fail to notice. The arc follows a bystander's conscience more than any single confrontation, and it suits viewers who want to sit with questions of responsibility, shame and what it costs to speak up. It is a serious, sobering watch for teens, parents and anyone drawn to school-set stories about complicity, and it is not a gentle or light-hearted choice.
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