Directed by Tim Mielants and written by Carl Joos, Tim Mielants, and Jeroen Olyslaegers, Wil (released internationally on Netflix as Will) is a Belgian-Dutch-Polish historical war drama. Based on Olyslaegers’ novel of the same name, the film premiered in Belgian theaters on September 27, 2023, before arriving on Netflix worldwide on January 31, 2024.
Set in 1942 Nazi-occupied Antwerp, the film follows Wilfried “Will” Wils, a young auxiliary policeman whose small acts of complicity and resistance pull him deeper into the moral chaos of the German occupation. The film holds a 75% score on Rotten Tomatoes from early reviews, and critics have generally praised its bleak, morally complicated portrait of collaboration and survival.
Quick Facts
| Title | Wil (Will) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Director | Tim Mielants |
| Composer | Geert Hellings |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Based on | Novel by Jeroen Olyslaegers |
| Belgian theatrical release | September 27, 2023 |
| Netflix release | January 31, 2024 (worldwide) |
| Language | Dutch |
| Streaming platform | Netflix |
Who Composed the Wil Soundtrack?
Geert Hellings composed the score for Wil. He is a Belgian film composer known for his work on Flemish and Dutch films and television, including Patrick (2019) and Tytgat Chocolat (2017). His score for Wil supports the film’s grim wartime atmosphere with a restrained, tension-driven approach rather than sweeping orchestral themes.
Wil Soundtrack List
No official soundtrack album for Wil has been released on streaming platforms as of this writing, and we could not independently verify a complete list of licensed songs used in the film, so we are not publishing a track list here rather than guess. If an official score or song list is released, this page will be updated.
Where to Stream Wil
Wil is streaming worldwide on Netflix. No score album is currently available on Apple Music or Spotify; check the film’s streaming hub for updates.
Cast
- Stef Aerts as Wilfried “Will” Wils
- Matteo Simoni as Lode Metdepenningen
- Annelore Crollet as Yvette Metdepenningen
- Gene Bervoets as Omer Verschueren
- Jan Bijvoet as Jean
- Pierre Bokma as Chaim Litzke
- Pit Bukowski as Feldgendarm Hermann
Official Synopsis: Wilfried Wils must survive as an auxiliary policeman during the Nazi occupation of Antwerp — a role that forces him into a moral quagmire of collaboration, resistance, and self-preservation.
Official Trailer
You can watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube below.
(Source: Cineuropa, Wikipedia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Wil (2023)?
Belgian composer Geert Hellings, known for Patrick (2019) and Tytgat Chocolat (2017), composed the score for Wil.
Is there an official Wil soundtrack album?
No official soundtrack album has been released on Apple Music or Spotify as of this writing.
Where can I watch Wil?
Wil is streaming worldwide on Netflix, where it is also listed under the English title Will.
What is Wil about?
Set in 1942 Nazi-occupied Antwerp, the film follows Wilfried “Will” Wils, a young auxiliary policeman whose choices under German occupation pull him into a web of collaboration, resistance, and moral compromise.
Who stars in Wil?
The film stars Stef Aerts, Matteo Simoni, and Annelore Crollet, with Gene Bervoets, Jan Bijvoet, and Pierre Bokma in supporting roles.
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It is a shame that the Brazilian song “Tico Tico no Fubá” (Zequinha de Abreu), played at the background of the jazz club scene, receives no credit at all. SHAME!