Winter in Wartime (2008)
A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.
During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
Director: Martin Koolhoven
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: November 17, 2008
Cast
- Martijn Lakemeier - Michiel van Beusekom
- Melody Klaver - Erica van Beusekom
- Yorick van Wageningen - Uncle Ben
- Jamie Campbell Bower - Jack
- Raymond Thiry - Johan van Beusekom
- Anneke Blok - Lisa van Beusekom
- Mees Peijnenburg - Dirk
- Jesse van Driel - Theo
- Dan van Husen - Auer
- Ad van Kempen - Schafter
Screenplay
- Jan Terlouw (Novel)
- Mieke de Jong (Screenplay)
- Martin Koolhoven (Screenplay)
- Paul Jan Nelissen (Screenplay)
Music: Pino Donaggio
Cinematography: Guido van Gennep
Editing: Job ter Burg
Production: Fu Works, Isabella Films B.V., Max TV, Prime Time, Isabella Films
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Language: Nederlands, English, Deutsch
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $530,048
Original Language: nl
Themes
Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
winter, world war ii, netherlands, 1940s, children in wartime, dutch resistance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Winter in Wartime about?
- During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
- Who directed Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime was directed by Martin Koolhoven.
- Who stars in Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime stars Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Raymond Thiry, Anneke Blok.
- How long is Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime is a Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Winter in Wartime gross?
- Winter in Wartime grossed $530,048 worldwide.
- Where was Winter in Wartime produced?
- Winter in Wartime was produced in Netherlands, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Winter in Wartime?
- The themes of Winter in Wartime include: Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.