The Bonbon Factory

Harrie Vermeulen (Jon van Eerd) finds himself in a roaring and hilarious whirlwind of chocolate bonbons, barely managing to stay upright amidst the cocoa and swirling powdered sugar. The factory where Harrie Vermeulen works is in a sorry state. But there's good news. If Harrie manages to produce 7,000 boxes of bonbons by six o'clock that evening, a Russian delegation is willing to save the business. Harrie gives it his all, squeezing out one bonbon after another with squeaking and creaking gears. But will he succeed? The machines are heavily outdated and often stop more than they run. In a hysterical whirlpool of confectionery chaos, the most impossible situations arise one after another, ensuring the uproarious laughter that has become so familiar in Jon van Eerd's theaters. You'll never be able to eat a bonbon without a smile again.

Directed by Caroline Frerichs, The Bonbon Factory leans on a strong ensemble — Jon van Eerd, Johnny Kraaijkamp Jr., Anouk van Nes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.