Honestly, I'm Fine

Honestly, I'm Fine
Honestly, I'm Fine
Dutch	PAAZ
Directed by	Anne de Clercq
Based on	PAAZ; by Myrthe van der Meer
Produced by	Hanneke Niens
Starring	Gaite Jansen; Jonas Smulders; Georgina Verbaan; Gijs Blom; Bianca Krijgsman; Martin van Waardenberg;
Music by	Alexander Reumers
Production; company	KeyFilm
Distributed by	Dutch FilmWorks
Release date	26 February 2026;
Country	Netherlands
Language	Dutch

Honestly, I'm Fine (Dutch: PAAZ) is a 2026 Dutch film.

The film is based on the novel PAAZ by Myrthe van der Meer.^[2] In the Dutch language, Paaz is the abbreviation form of "Psychiatrische Afdeling Algemeen Ziekenhuis", which means "Psychiatric Department of a General Hospital".^[3]

Cast

The film is directed by Anne de Clercq and main actors are Gaite Jansen, Georgina Verbaan, Jonas Smulders and Bianca Krijgsman.^[4]

Plot

Emma believes she has everything in order: a successful career, a fulfilling relationship, and a stable life. That changes when she unexpectedly ends up in a psychiatric ward. What begins as a mistake becomes a confronting journey through vulnerability, control, and self-perception.^[2]

Reception

Editor Floortje Smit from De Volkskrant gave four of five stars to the film. Smit wrote, "Paaz is a warm, not-quite-too-cheerful film about psychological problems. Actress Gaite Jansen strikes exactly the right tone as the patient Emma."^[4]

References

↑ Wijenbergh, Tom (19 December 2025). "Psychiatrie was nog nooit zo luchtig als in de nieuwe bioscoopfilm 'Paaz'". Film Totaal (in Polish). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
1 2 "Tragikomische, scherpe en eerlijke film". Schouwburg & Filmtheater Agnietenhof | Tiel.
↑ Tienhooven, Gudo. "Gaite Jansen speelt hoofdrol in film over waargebeurd verhaal psychiatrische afdeling: 'Kan iedereen overkomen'" [Gaite Jansen plays the lead role in a film about a true story set on a psychiatric ward: ‘It can happen to anyone’]. DPG Media B.V.
1 2 Smit, Floortje (2026-02-26). "Film recencies". De Volksrant. p. 11. 'Paaz' is een warme, net niet té vrolijke film over psychische problemen. Actrice Gaite Jansen treft als patiënt Emma precies de juiste toon.

External links

[1] Wijenbergh, Tom (19 December 2025). "Psychiatrie was nog nooit zo luchtig als in de nieuwe bioscoopfilm 'Paaz'". Film Totaal (in Polish). Retrieved 8 March 2026.

[:0-2] 1 2 "Tragikomische, scherpe en eerlijke film". Schouwburg & Filmtheater Agnietenhof | Tiel.

[3] Tienhooven, Gudo. "Gaite Jansen speelt hoofdrol in film over waargebeurd verhaal psychiatrische afdeling: 'Kan iedereen overkomen'" [Gaite Jansen plays the lead role in a film about a true story set on a psychiatric ward: ‘It can happen to anyone’]. DPG Media B.V.

[:1-4] 1 2 Smit, Floortje (2026-02-26). "Film recencies". De Volksrant. p. 11. 'Paaz' is een warme, net niet té vrolijke film over psychische problemen. Actrice Gaite Jansen treft als patiënt Emma precies de juiste toon.

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