Death of a Shadow
2012, Dutch. Directed by Tom Van Avermaet.
Soldier Nathan died during World War I. A strange collector imprisoned his shadow and gave him a new chance: a second life against 10000 captured shadows. It is love that guides him, as his purpose is to meet Sarah again, the woman he fell in love with before he died. But then he discovers that she's already in love with someone else, jealousy clouds his mind and pushes him towards a bitter decision, not without consequences.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Tom Van AvermaetDirector
- Matthias SchoenaertsNathan Rijckx
- Laura VerlindenSarah Winters
- Peter van den EedeCollector Of Shadows
- Benjamin RamonDaniel Hainaut
- Amandine ZurbuchenNurse
- Brian PiezelBoran Kassovic
- Denis DuronJan Ternauw
- Gregory RabatNew Photographer
- Emile BoudailleThomas Belcourt
- Bruno ClémentGerman Soldier
- Franck MarécoGerman Soldier
- Daniel RechulGerman Soldier
Details
- Released
- 4 June 2012
- Original title
- Dood van een Schaduw
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Tom Van Avermaet
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Death of a Shadow: quick answers
Is Death of a Shadow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death of a Shadow?
Death of a Shadow runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does Death of a Shadow have a post-credits scene?
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Death of a Shadow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Death of a Shadow on?
Death of a Shadow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death of a Shadow?
If you liked Death of a Shadow, try Daybreakers, Highlander, Underworld.
Who directed Death of a Shadow?
Death of a Shadow (2012) was directed by Tom Van Avermaet and stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Laura Verlinden, Peter van den Eede.