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Monopoly

In this dark comedy with a splash of horror, three friends—sit down for a seemingly innocent game of Monopoly. But when Pieter’s touch triggers something in Patricia, an unsettling tension begins to brew. What starts as a night of friendly rivalry soon spirals into chaos.

  • Mohammad Zalbak
    Director
    Selftherapy
  • Brent Cauberghs
    Writer
  • Aimy Vanden Bemden
    Producer
  • Mohammad Zalbak
    Producer
  • Aimy Vanden Bemden
    Key Cast
    "Patricia"
  • Steven Van Tichelen
    Key Cast
    "Pieter"
  • Kiani Khatri Chetri
    Key Cast
    "Paulien"
  • Femke Beeckman
    DOP
  • Brent Cauberghs
    Editing & Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema and Sound
Director - Mohammad Zalbak
Director Statement

Monopoly was born out of a simple but ambitious challenge: to prove to ourselves that we could create something cool, cinematic, and compelling within a very short timeframe. On the same day as tackling other school projects, we decided to push ourselves even further by crafting this darkly comedic horror piece. It became not just a creative exercise but a testament to what can be achieved when you blend spontaneity, teamwork, and a dash of absurdity.