An eccentric pop singer visits her estranged half-brother and throws his life into turmoil when she finds a muse in his girlfriend.
Torch Song is a satirical drama about the need to be seen. It won the Dutch Film Critics Award at the Netherlands Film Festival.
REVIEWS★★★★
”Wonderfully intimate.” “Houben is a master of many trades.”
— De Volkskrant“A film that swallows you whole, and keeps lingering in your mind for days.”
— NPO Cultuur“Touches on the essence of what cinema can be.”
— Circle of Dutch Film Critics“Carla Juri carries the film with her subtle, disarming performance.”
— VPRO Cinema
Written & Directed by
Jeroen HoubenStarring
Carla Juri
Markoesa Hamer
Al WeaverProduced by
Noortje Wilschut
Family Affair FilmsTheatrical release
January 2025 (The Netherlands)International Premiere
Woodstock Film Festival 2024
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Director Jeroen Houben composed and arranged the soundtrack to his film Torch Song.The album contains 40 minutes of film music, and features lush strings, piano, vibraphone, double bass and drums. It also includes 4 songs performed by actress Carla Juri. De Volkskrant called it "a gorgeous soundtrack".The album is now streaming on all platforms, and is for sale on Vinyl and CD.
