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Treat her Like a Lady

2026 / 110' Dir. Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito Sc. Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito Prod. Topkapi Films

Treat her Like a Lady

Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito

Sandra’s life unravels as debts force her onto the streets. Caring for her kids under the watch of the authorities, she is forced to make a radical choice.

When Sandra is accused of welfare fraud, she also learns that her partner has betrayed her. Evicted with her daughters Harrie and Stella, and facing mounting debts, she resolves to rebuild their lives on her own. But freedom proves elusive. Under constant scrutiny, every action is judged and every misstep is punished. TREAT HER LIKE A LADY tells the story of a mother fighting a rigid system to protect her children, relying on pride, endurance, and love to stay together.

Main Category: Feature Film
Expected Completion: January 2026
Original Film Title: Treat Her Like a Lady
English Film Title: Treat Her Like a Lady
Production Year: 2026
Running Time: 110
Original Language: Dutch
Colour / B&W: colour
Genre: drama · Comedy
Filmography Director: OUT OF LOVE (2016, feature) Festivals: a.o. IFF Rotterdam, Netherlands FF, VAN GOD LOS (2013, TV series, 1 episode), ENTRE NOSOTROS (2011, TV Film) Festivals and Awards: a.o. Special Jury Prize Best Drama FIPA, Netherlands FF, BLIJF BIJ ME, WEG (2009, short) Festivals and awards: a.o. Nominated Best Short European Film Awards, Grand Prix du Jury Films d'Écoles Estudeens Premiers Plans.
Screenwriter: Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito
Camera: Emo Weemhoff
Cast: Aimee Klaasenbos · Claude Musungayi · Kaylyn Smart · Kiyana Smart · Nienke Plas
Main Production Company: Topkapi Films
Main Production - Person(s): Frans van Gestel
Main Production Company Phone: +31 20 303 2494
Main Production Company E-mail: info@topkapifilms.nl
Main Production Company Website: www.topkapifilms.nl
Co-production company: Menuetto Film [BE]