The Cool Lakes of Death (1982)
Hedwig, a young wealthy woman growing up in the straight-jacket of bourgeois morality in the Victorian era, descends into madness after years of sexual repression and tragedy.
Director: Nouchka van Brakel
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: September 30, 1982
Cast
- Renée Soutendijk - Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne
- Erik van 't Wout - Johan
- Adriaan Olree - Gerard
- Derek de Lint - Ritsaart
- Peter Faber - Joop
- Claire Wauthion - Zuster Paula / Moeder
- Krijn ter Braak - Vader
- Lettie Oosthoek - Gouvernante
- Kristine de Both - Leonora
- Siem Vroom - Godsdienstleraar
Screenplay
Music: Erik van der Wurff
Cinematography: Theo van de Sande
Editing: Edgar Burcksen
Production: Sigma Film Productions
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: nl
Keywords
drug abuse, based on novel or book, woman director
More Films by Director: Nouchka van Brakel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cool Lakes of Death about?
- Hedwig, a young wealthy woman growing up in the straight-jacket of bourgeois morality in the Victorian era, descends into madness after years of sexual repression and tragedy.
- Who directed The Cool Lakes of Death?
- The Cool Lakes of Death was directed by Nouchka van Brakel.
- Who stars in The Cool Lakes of Death?
- The Cool Lakes of Death stars Renée Soutendijk, Erik van 't Wout, Adriaan Olree, Derek de Lint, Peter Faber, Claire Wauthion.
- How long is The Cool Lakes of Death?
- The Cool Lakes of Death has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Cool Lakes of Death?
- The Cool Lakes of Death is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Cool Lakes of Death produced?
- The Cool Lakes of Death was produced in Netherlands.