Tim Roth and Trine Dyrholm’s Shocking New Movie

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Desirée Nosbusch, a Luxembourgish actress, director, producer, and TV host, whose debut fiction feature film as a director titled “Poison” was released, had its premiere in her home country this week. The 15th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival is showcasing this drama, which is an adaptation of the play “Gif” by Dutch author Lot Vekemans. This thought-provoking story revolves around a couple who reunite ten years after a tragic event. British actor Tim Roth and Denmark’s Trine Dyrholm star in this film.

The screening for the film “Poison” took place outside of the festival’s competitive category, with a jury presided over by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof and featuring other esteemed names like Albert Serra from Spain, Dyrholm, Jeff Desom, Valerie Pachner from Austria, and Paul Laverty. However, this movie was showcased in the Made in/With Luxembourg program instead. The audience warmly embraced “Poison” with a standing ovation.

As a gamer immersed in my virtual world, I thrive on tackling the toughest levels. Just like an actor taking on a challenging role, I can’t deliver my best performance without teamwork and collaboration. “Success without camaraderie is possible,” I often say, “but it’s not as enjoyable or effective. So I’m always on the lookout for like-minded players who are generous with their skills and ideas. That’s how I felt when working alongside Désirée and Tim on ‘Poison.’

Roth revealed to THR that all elements he seeks in a project coalesced on “Poison” for him. He mentioned reading an extraordinary tale, which unfolds as a dialogue between two individuals at a cemetery. The concept of a film shot in real-time reminded him of Italian films from the ’50s, or something similar. Working with Dyrholm and Nosbusch was another appealing aspect of the project.

Roth shared with THR that he enjoys collaborating with fresh directors, those who are embarking on their first full-length projects. It’s fascinating to witness their creative growth, and Desiree was exceptional in this regard.

Nosbusch considers herself fortunate to have secured two renowned performers for her debut film. She confessed to THR, “I have Trine Dyrholm and Tim Roth in my first production. I still can’t believe it!” She continues to be amazed, “I’ve been a massive fan of Tim Roth since forever, admiring him as an actor. And Trine is undeniably one of the top European actresses of our era. The fact that I managed to win their confidence and have them in my movie is beyond words. If this is all I achieve, I will be content and proud.

Nosbusch is familiar with the play, titled “He” and “She,” which serves as the basis for her movie. She shared, “I encountered this play around 13 or 14 years ago.” At that time, she was given the opportunity to portray the character of ‘Her’ on stage, and she became profoundly enamored with it. “Few modern pieces have moved me as deeply,” she added, “and I felt it was akin to a symphony in terms of the depth of emotions it evoked.

However, she needed a great deal of patience, as it took approximately eight years for her to secure the funding for this movie – a fact that the creative person disclosed.

Nosbusch has always relished working in various media and creative positions, attributing her part on the thriller series “Bad Banks” to paving the way for fresh possibilities. In an interview with THR, she stated, ” ‘Bad Banks’ provided me with a second career and granted me the luxury of picking projects more.” She perceives herself as a storyteller, whether it be through portraying a character or potentially directing or finding other means of storytelling.

Nosbusch learned the art of directing from a renowned figure. She reminisced about Mel Brooks being one of her professors at UCLA, and she vividly remembered that as students, they asked him: “How do you determine the story for your debut film?” To which he replied, “If a story clings to you like a sticky pot of honey and you can’t get it out of your mind, then I guess you have to share it.” And that was exactly what happened with her movie “Poison“. She couldn’t stop thinking about it, and she knew she had to bring it to life.

So far, no U.S. distributor has been officially confirmed for “Poison”, however, the film has been making rounds on the festival circuit. This special screening in Luxembourg was particularly delightful for the director as it marked its entry into this new market.

We’ve traveled quite a bit, and everyone – friends, family, you name it – has been inquiring, ‘When will we get to witness this Poison? It seems everyone else is seeing it, but not us.’ Naturally, anticipation was high, which added some pressure, but I feel quite proud.

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2025-03-14 16:55