The Guardian

THE GUARDIAN (De Voogd) feature film / in development


“Jane Eyre” meets Almodóvar in a “Midsommar” world.

Uncovering someone else’s hidden past becomes the only way for Kira to face her own abandoned truth.

Kira, an immigrant in a precarious situation, accepts guardianship of a secluded house in exchange for safety — only to discover that care, silence, and protection can become a form of imprisonment.


Written and directed by: Katarzyna Gondek

Genre: Gothic Folk

Drama Setting: Brussels and a rural Flemish village

Development funding: Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (VAF) — screenplay development

Country: Belgium

Language: Dutch / Polish / English / French