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I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times 2007

75 min📅 2007-04-26

Dutch provocateur Edwin Brienen crafts a sweltering, sun-drenched nightmare in *I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times* (2007), a feverish thriller that strips away the veneer of a languid summer afternoon and reveals raw, escalating chaos beneath.

Director: Edwin Brienen

Cast

Esther Eva Verkaaik
Esther Eva Verkaaik
Renee
Clayton Nemrow
Clayton Nemrow
Blake
Eva Dorrepaal
Eva Dorrepaal
Lisa
Sebastian Suba
Raoul
Shaun Lawton
Shaun Lawton
Terry
Bärbel Stolz
Bärbel Stolz
Jane
Ruxandra Elena Will
Renee's mother
Franziska Fuhlrott
Woman at Gas Station
René Ifrah
René Ifrah
Hotel Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times (2007) about?

This Dutch thriller follows two couples whose lives unravel over a single, fateful summer day. What begins as a peaceful gathering spirals into violence and emotional devastation as hidden tensions erupt under the relentless sun.

Who directed I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times?

Edwin Brienen, the Dutch filmmaker known for his bold, provocative style and psychologically intense narratives, directed the film.

Who stars in I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times?

The film features Esther Eva Verkaaik, Clayton Nemrow, Eva Dorrepaal, Sebastian Suba, and Shaun Lawton in lead roles.

Is I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times (2007) worth watching?

*I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times* isn't for the faint of heart, but it's a gripping watch for fans of slow-burn thrillers that prioritize atmosphere and character over easy resolutions. Its compact runtime and unflinching intensity make it a memorable, if challenging, cinematic experience.

How long is I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times?

The film has a runtime of 75 minutes.

About I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times (2007) — A Summer Night's Descent into Chaos and Betrayal

Dutch provocateur Edwin Brienen crafts a sweltering, sun-drenched nightmare in *I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times* (2007), a feverish thriller that strips away the veneer of a languid summer afternoon and reveals raw, escalating chaos beneath. Over a single, unforgettable 24-hour cycle, two couples navigate shifting loyalties and simmering resentments, their emotions igniting a chain reaction of betrayal and violence. What starts as golden-hour innocence curdles into a night of unchecked excess, where trust erodes as quickly as the daylight fades. Brienen's signature blend of psychological intensity and visual flair turns a seemingly ordinary setting into a pressure cooker of moral decay. The film thrives on its claustrophobic atmosphere, where every whispered confession and sudden outburst feels like a fuse ready to ignite.

With its razor-sharp focus on human fragility and the thin membrane between civility and brutality, *I'd Like to Die a Thousand Times* is a character-driven descent into the heart of darkness. Esther Eva Verkaaik, Clayton Nemrow, and Eva Dorrepaal deliver powerhouse performances, embodying characters caught in a spiral of desire and desperation. The Dutch director's unflinching gaze lingers on moments of quiet tension before unleashing explosive confrontations, making this a chilling watch for fans of slow-burn dramas that refuse to look away.