Based on a true story, Morlang is a chilling, psychological drama about jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Successful artist Julius Morlang has reached a crossroad in his career. So when his wife Ellen becomes involved with an upcoming new artist, the limits of their love are strained. Julius seeks refuge in Ann, a sexy new admirer. But when Ellen unexpectedly falls ill, the two of them must reform the trust they had lost before. But once betrayed, can you trust the one you love?
Variety, Ronnie Scheib
‘Frosh Dutch helmer Tjebbo Penning has fashioned a sleek, highly stylized arthouse thriller.
The Boston Herald, James Verniere
‘…Morlang shares much of the ambience and certainly moral ambiguity of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley series (“The Talented Mr. Ripley,” etc.), which has been adapted to the screen several times, and is a worthy addition to that cannon.’
Entertainment Today, Aaron M. Fontana
‘Morlang finds co-writer and director Tjebbo Penning taking reality and running with it, and creating a moody, stylized picture in the process. Morlang’s pacing is near perfect, allowing for character development, but never letting it overshadow the mystery.’
The New York Daily News, Jamie Bernard
‘An intriguing psychological drama by Tjebbo Penning in a confident directorial debut…’
LA Weekly, Scott Foundas
‘Morlang has surprises up it’s sleeve that even the seasoned genre fan may not see coming.’
Awards: Nomination Golden Calf for Best Screenplay, Dutch Film Festival 2001; Prize for Best Actor & Best First Feature Film, Cairo IFF 2001; Nomination for Best Music Score, IF Filmmusik Biennale Bonn 2002
Festivals: Dutch Film Festival 2001; Flanders IFF 2001; Cairo IFF 2001; IFF Rotterdam 2002, Dutch perspective section; Tribeca Film Festival, in competition, USA 2002; First Look Series, Tribeca Film Center, USA 2002; International Filmmusik Biennale Bonn 2002; Bangkok Film Festival,Thailand 2002; Hamptons IFF, World Cinema Section, USA 2002; Houston World Fest, World Cinema Section, USA 2003