40-45, the Musical (2025)
A story about two brothers who, after the bombing of Rotterdam, each choose a different side of the battle.
Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.
Director: Frank Van Laecke
Genre: History, Music, Romance
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: March 8, 2025
Cast
- Soy Kroon - Louis Zegers
- Dorian Bindels - Dirk Zegers
- Gaia Aikman - Leah Liebman
- Niniane Everaert - Marie de Jong
- Kees Boot - Emiel Zegers
- Babette van Veen - Anna Zegers
- Sjoerd Pleijsier - Mr Leon
- Noah Fontijn - Daan
- Paul Vaes - Albert de Weert/Ensemble
- Jeroen Phaff - Schultze/Ensemble
Screenplay
- Frank Van Laecke (Scenario Writer)
- Allard Blom (Scenario Writer)
- Allard Blom (Lyricist)
Music: Will Tura, Steve Willaert
Production: Studio 100
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, Deutsch
Original Language: nl
Keywords
world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 40-45, the Musical about?
- Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.
- Who directed 40-45, the Musical?
- 40-45, the Musical was directed by Frank Van Laecke.
- Who stars in 40-45, the Musical?
- 40-45, the Musical stars Soy Kroon, Dorian Bindels, Gaia Aikman, Niniane Everaert, Kees Boot, Babette van Veen.
- How long is 40-45, the Musical?
- 40-45, the Musical has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is 40-45, the Musical?
- 40-45, the Musical is a History, Music, Romance film.
- Where was 40-45, the Musical produced?
- 40-45, the Musical was produced in Netherlands.