Somewhere in the Netherlands (1940)
Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.
Director: Ludwig Berger
Genre: War, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: April 19, 1940
Cast
- Lily Bouwmeester - Nellie van Loon
- Jan de Hartog - Frans van Loon
- Cruys Voorbergh - Erik Detmar
- Matthieu van Eysden - Beyer
- Max Croiset - Jan Brouwer
- Rini Otte - Marijke
- Fien de la Mar - Marietta
- Eduard Verkade - Oude muziekleraar
- Jan-Willem Hees - Instructie-officier
- Piet Köhler - Zeeuwse boer
Screenplay
Music: Max Tak
Cinematography: Akos Farkas
Editing: Rita Roland, Jan Teunissen
Production: Filmex
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Ludwig Berger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Somewhere in the Netherlands about?
- Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.
- Who directed Somewhere in the Netherlands?
- Somewhere in the Netherlands was directed by Ludwig Berger.
- Who stars in Somewhere in the Netherlands?
- Somewhere in the Netherlands stars Lily Bouwmeester, Jan de Hartog, Cruys Voorbergh, Matthieu van Eysden, Max Croiset, Rini Otte.
- How long is Somewhere in the Netherlands?
- Somewhere in the Netherlands has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Somewhere in the Netherlands?
- Somewhere in the Netherlands is a War, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Somewhere in the Netherlands produced?
- Somewhere in the Netherlands was produced in Netherlands.