Ruben Vermeersch

Ruben Vermeersch, man, this guy’s been turning heads in the indie film circuit for a while now. You probably clocked his name from “What About Eric?” back in 2014—a gritty, off-kilter drama that didn’t really follow the rules. The story dug into the messiness of friendship, loyalty, and, honestly, the things people do when life gets weird and complicated. Not everyone got it, but if you watched, you know it had a punch. Then there’s “Slijk” from 2015, which basically grabbed the Flemish underbelly and threw it on the screen. Mud, crime, small-town secrets—nothing sugarcoated. The characters? Flawed, raw, and not trying to look pretty for anyone. Vermeersch doesn’t shy away from dark stuff; he kind of relishes it. It’s all about showing people at their ugliest and most desperate, and somehow making you root for them, even if they’re messing everything up. Now, “Patsers” (set for 2025) is already getting buzz, and for good reason. Word is, it’s a wild ride—think crime, betrayal, adrenaline, and a soundtrack that slaps. Ruben’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, and his movies feel real, like you’re eavesdropping on someone else’s drama. The guy’s style? Gritty realism, shaky handhelds, lots of moody lighting, and dialogue that sounds like it came straight off the street, not a script. He’s not for everyone, but if you’re into stories that hit hard and don’t apologize, Ruben Vermeersch is your guy.