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Breaking Waves

The story of a filmmaker’s fight to regain control over her body and future after she is told she will never walk again following a spinal cord injury.

Katelijne Langezaal: “You will never walk again. Prepare yourself for a life in a wheelchair”. This is what my doctors told me after a I experienced a severe boat accident. My world collapsed. Then I decided not to let anyone tell me what I can and cannot do. I am going to do everything possible to win my life back.”

Director: Katelijne Langezaal

Writer: Katelijne Langezaal

(Co-)producers: Volya Films (NL)

Release Date: 22 September 2024 (NFF), 29 May 2025 (NPO 2)

Partners: KRO-NCRV, COBO

Length: 70 minutes

Genre: Documentary

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