The House in the Middle of the Sea (2022)
This is not a story of war, but of those who were left behind.
After the Germans flooded large parts of The Netherlands towards the end of WWII, the Brouwer family find themselves trapped in their attic surrounded by water. With their rations dwindling, tensions arise within the household.
Director: Marcel Ruizendaal
Genre: Drama, History, War, Family
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: August 21, 2022
Cast
- Anne-Marie Marte - Lies
- Carlo Voogt - Johan
- Eva Machek - Anna
- Madelief Schram - Sophia
- Jelland Sprang - German Soldier
- Sofie Vos - Poor Woman
Screenplay
Music: Micaela Carballo
Cinematography: Jonathan Gamble
Editing: Vivian Feng
Production: THMS Productions
Country: Netherlands, United Kingdom
Language: Nederlands
Budget: $7,912
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
world war ii, flooding, survival, family drama, period drama, family, isolated house, starvation, 1940s, war, inundation, the house in the middle of the sea
More Films by Director: Marcel Ruizendaal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House in the Middle of the Sea about?
- After the Germans flooded large parts of The Netherlands towards the end of WWII, the Brouwer family find themselves trapped in their attic surrounded by water. With their rations dwindling, tensions arise within the household.
- Who directed The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea was directed by Marcel Ruizendaal.
- Who stars in The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea stars Anne-Marie Marte, Carlo Voogt, Eva Machek, Madelief Schram, Jelland Sprang, Sofie Vos.
- How long is The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea is a Drama, History, War, Family film.
- What is the budget of The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea had a budget of $7,912.
- Where was The House in the Middle of the Sea produced?
- The House in the Middle of the Sea was produced in Netherlands, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The House in the Middle of the Sea?
- The themes of The House in the Middle of the Sea include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.