Book & Film
Book & Movie: Youri
Sander Burger | Dutch 2026 | 110 minutes | language: English/Dutch | subtitles: Dutch
Showing on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, as part of our Book & Film Series. With an introduction by one of our programmers. Also open to non-participants (subject to availability). Regular screenings begin October 15.
A subtle film adaptation of Jan Brokken’s In the Poet’s House, about his friendship with the Russian concert pianist Youri Egorov.
Amsterdam, the 1980s. When journalist Jan Brokken (a fine performance by Joes Brauers) interviews the world-famous concert pianist Youri Egorov (Levan Gelbakhiani), who has fled the Soviet Union, an unexpected but close friendship develops between the two very different men. While the flamboyant Egorov embraces his freedom and his artistry, he helps the introverted Brokken find the courage to pursue his dream: becoming a writer.
Jan Brokken would go on to write many books, including In the Poet’s House, on which this film by Sander Burger is based.
