Screenplay: Jan Blokker

Direction Bert Haanstra

Cast Hans Kaart · Bernard Droog · Ineke Brinkman · Wim Van den Heuvel

Synopsis Fanfare (1958) tells the story of a small village where a heated dispute causes the local brass band to fracture into two rival groups. Each band is determined to outdo the other and secure victory in an upcoming contest. The...

Direction Paul Cammermans

Cast Frank Aendenboom · Camilia Blereau · Chris Boni · Raymond Bossaerts

Synopsis The Van Paemel Family (1986) unfolds in the picturesque countryside of Flanders, Belgium, during the early 20th century, focusing on the life of the hardworking Van Paemel family. The family is led by a stern patriarch who expects unwavering dedication...

Direction Frans Weisz

Cast Gijs Scholten van Aschat · Renée Soutendijk · Coen Flink · Annet Malherbe

Synopsis Op afbetaling (The Betrayed) (1992) unfolds in the 1950s, centering around Hendrik Grond, portrayed by Gijs Scholten van Aschat. Hendrik enjoys a prosperous law career and a seemingly perfect family life with his wife and son. His tranquil existence is...

Direction Frans Weisz

Cast Rijk de Gooyer · Josse De Pauw · Kitty Courbois · Camilla Siegertsz

Synopsis Last Call (1995) follows the journey of a seasoned performer, Uli, who is presented with a final opportunity to showcase his acting prowess in a significant role. This film delves into Uli's determination to prove his worth beyond his previous...

Direction Harry Kümel

Cast Marianne Basler · Monique van de Ven · Johan Leysen · Thom Hoffman

Direction Frans Weisz

Cast Paolo Graziosi · Kitty Courbois · Astrid Weyman · Gian Maria Volonté

Synopsis A Gangstergirl (1966) follows the journey of a talented young writer who finds himself at a crossroads. Torn between his comfortable life with his wife and his writing in Amsterdam, and the alluring opportunities presented by the glamorous world of...

Direction Nikolai van der Heyde

Cast Ben Carruthers · Liesbeth List · Françoise Brion · Al Mancini

Synopsis To Grab the Ring (1968) presents a comedic and satirical exploration of the criminal underworld. The story revolves around Alfred Lowell, portrayed by Ben Carruthers, a former actor who has fallen on hard times and is dispatched to London to...

Direction Fons Rademakers

Cast Ellen Vogel · Guus Hermus · Ank van der Moer · Jan Teulings

Synopsis That Joyous Eve (1960) is set in the late 1950s, as the Dutch community eagerly anticipates Sinterklaasavond, their cherished equivalent to Christmas Eve. This festive season, however, brings uncertainty for three families on the brink of disintegration. One family, traditionally...

Direction Harry Kümel

Cast Ellen Vogel · Hilde Uitterlinden · Joan Remmelts · Dora van der Groen

Synopsis Monsieur Hawarden (1968) is a captivating and enigmatic film that draws inspiration from a genuine 19th-century journal, marking the director's first feature-length endeavor. The narrative revolves around a nomadic figure, Monsieur Hawarden, who journeys with his loyal companion, the enigmatic...

Direction Harry Kümel

Cast Hugo Metsers · Cox Habbema · Ward de Ravet · Charles Janssens

Synopsis The Arrival of Joachim Stiller (1976) is a captivating film that blends elements of magic realism and mystery. The story revolves around a journalist named Freek who receives an enigmatic letter one day. While letters are commonplace, this one is...