Bloem lives between past and future, trapped in memories that slip away. Her violin is her refuge, but also a mirror for what remains unsaid. Nightmares, fragments of fear, and elusive images invade her sleep and color her days.
Between conversations with her sister, her teacher, and her friends, she searches for something to hold on to—in music, in words, in people. But can you win if you don't know where your struggle began?
Winnaar is a compelling portrait of a young woman trying to break the silence, in a world where truth and imagination intertwine. About vulnerability, memory, and the strength to move on.
Bert Kaag:
Bert (born 1955) has worked as a Dutch and history teacher and as a journalist (Metro, Algemeen Dagblad). He is also the author of numerous plays, the libretto for an opera, and the writer of the lyrics and songs for a musical theater production that premiered at the De Vest theater in Alkmaar. His first novel, "Zwijgen" (Silence), was published by Aspekt in 2014. In 2018, "Schaduwzus" (Shadow Sister) followed, which received an excellent review in Vrij Nederland. With "Winner - Between Delusion and Reality," he hopes to take the next step in his career.
ProBeeld (Ton de Koning) is responsible for the cover design.
