The Voorman Problem (2013): Cast & Plot
The Voorman Problem is a 2013 short comedy drama directed by Mark Gill, starring Simon Griffiths as Governor Bentley, Elisabeth Gray and Martin Freeman. It runs 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 min
- Director
- Mark Gill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pipedream Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Voorman Problem About?
The premise of The Voorman Problem without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A psychiatrist, Dr. Williams, is brought in to assess Mr. Voorman, a prisoner claiming to be a god. The doctor must determine Voorman's sanity, facing the possibility of sending him to an asylum if deemed insane. However, before reaching a decision, Williams grapples with unsettling questions about Voorman's assertions, including why a deity would be imprisoned and how such a claim could be validated, with a surprising connection to Belgium emerging.
The Voorman Problem Cast & Characters
Simon Griffiths leads the cast as Governor Bentley, with Elisabeth Gray as Mrs Williams and Martin Freeman as Doctor Williams. Directed by Mark Gill; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Gill
- Simon Griffiths as Governor Bentley
- Elisabeth Gray as Mrs Williams
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Martin Freeman as Doctor Williams -
Tom Hollander as Mr Voorman
More from Mark Gill
One more film directed by Mark Gill: Ravens.
The Voorman Problem Plot Summary
What happens in The Voorman Problem from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Williams is brought in as a prison psychiatrist after the War in the East has left a shortage of doctors. He answers to Governor Bentley, who asks him to assess a troubling case that has gripped the jail: a prisoner named Voorman believes he is a god and has convinced many inmates to worship him, spending their days in a chant-filled devotion. The exact nature of Voorman’s crime remains murky, masked by a computer malfunction that seems to erase important records.
Full summary
The whole story of The Voorman Problem, scene by scene
The Voorman Problem Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Voorman Problem.
How Well Do You Know The Voorman Problem?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Voorman Problem FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Voorman Problem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Voorman Problem?
The Voorman Problem runs 13 minutes.
When was The Voorman Problem released?
The Voorman Problem was released on April 25, 2013.
Who directed The Voorman Problem?
The Voorman Problem was directed by Mark Gill.
More films by Mark Gill Who is in the cast of The Voorman Problem?
The Voorman Problem stars Simon Griffiths as Governor Bentley, Elisabeth Gray as Mrs Williams and Martin Freeman as Doctor Williams, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Voorman Problem have a post-credit scene?
No. The Voorman Problem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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