Against the Wire (2024)
Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
Director: Ben Sombogaart
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: November 14, 2024
Cast
- Emma Josten - Johanna
- Mehdi Meskar - Francesco
- Holly Mae Brood - Esmee
- Barbara Sloesen - Aleid
- Joep Paddenburg - Andries
- Joshua Albano - Matteo
- Ilse Dorine - Lena
- Len Leo Vincent - Wolter
- Peter Bolhuis - Arent Brinks
- Mike Reus - Henk Borghuis
Screenplay
Music: Merlijn Snitker
Editing: Herman P. Koerts
Production: Johan Nijenhuis & Co
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, Italiano
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Ben Sombogaart
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Against the Wire about?
- Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
- Who directed Against the Wire?
- Against the Wire was directed by Ben Sombogaart.
- Who stars in Against the Wire?
- Against the Wire stars Emma Josten, Mehdi Meskar, Holly Mae Brood, Barbara Sloesen, Joep Paddenburg, Joshua Albano.
- How long is Against the Wire?
- Against the Wire has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Against the Wire?
- Against the Wire is a Drama film.
- Where was Against the Wire produced?
- Against the Wire was produced in Netherlands.