The Dutch drama Truly Naked converted six of its seven nominations into wins at the Gouden Kalveren, the Netherlands' leading film and television awards, according to NU. The ceremony took place on Friday, October 2, 2026, with coverage from NU, NOS, NRC and L1 Nieuws.
NOS reported that both Truly Naked and the series Basta emerged as the evening's biggest winners. NRC likewise described Truly Naked as the major victor, citing its six prizes.
Separately, L1 Nieuws reported that director Remy van Heugten, who is from Heerlen, won a Golden Calf for a drama series about Van Basten. The other awards presented during the evening were not detailed in the available reporting.
The De Utrechtse Internet Courant published images from the event, describing a red carpet marked by glamour and a superhero costume among the attendees.
The Golden Calves are awarded annually and are considered the most prominent honors in Dutch film and television. This year's ceremony drew attention both for Truly Naked's near-sweep of its nominated categories and for the recognition given to Van Heugten's series.
Further details on the full list of winners and the individual categories have not yet been reported in the sources reviewed.
