Paramaribo Papers (2002)
The notorious December killings in Surinam in the early eighties seem to be the starting point for the political thriller Paramaribo Papers. Largely shot in Surinam, this TV film tells about secret agent Robert Lipmann, who is ordered by the Dutch government to start a search for the disappeared journalist Kevin Poelgeest. The country is plagued by great agitation under the military regime of commander Raymond Markelo, who is forcefully thwarting the opposition. During his search, Lipmann meets Elvira, Kevin's sister who is having an affair with the commander. Like Lipmann, she is convinced that Kevin's supposed death involves a settlement in the drug scene. But then, important evidence pops up and the cause of Kevin's disappearance has to be regarded from quite a different perspective. Unknowingly, they head for the tragic events of 8 December 1982.
Cast
- Mark Rietman - Robert Lipmann
- Daniëlla Mercelina - Elvira Poelgeest
- Kenneth Herdigein - Markelo Raymond
- Wilgo Baarn - Jopie Twee
- Farida van den Stoom - Cynthy Twee
- Hans Trentelman - Van Bockel
- Dennis Rudge - Frafra Laagland
- Ruurt de Maesschalck - Elias Nagtzaam
- Leslie de Gruyter - Schaafsma
- Tom Jansen - Ambassador Claerhoudt
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paramaribo Papers about?
- The notorious December killings in Surinam in the early eighties seem to be the starting point for the political thriller Paramaribo Papers. Largely shot in Surinam, this TV film tells about secret agent Robert Lipmann, who is ordered by the Dutch government to start a search for the disappeared journalist Kevin Poelgeest. The country is plagued by great agitation under the military regime of commander Raymond Markelo, who is forcefully thwarting the opposition. During his search, Lipmann meets Elvira, Kevin's sister who is having an affair with the commander. Like Lipmann, she is convinced that Kevin's supposed death involves a settlement in the drug scene. But then, important evidence pops up and the cause of Kevin's disappearance has to be regarded from quite a different perspective. Unknowingly, they head for the tragic events of 8 December 1982.
- Who directed Paramaribo Papers?
- Paramaribo Papers was directed by Ger Poppelaars.
- Who stars in Paramaribo Papers?
- Paramaribo Papers stars Mark Rietman, Daniëlla Mercelina, Kenneth Herdigein, Wilgo Baarn, Farida van den Stoom, Hans Trentelman.
- How long is Paramaribo Papers?
- Paramaribo Papers has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Paramaribo Papers?
- Paramaribo Papers is a Drama film.
- Where was Paramaribo Papers produced?
- Paramaribo Papers was produced in Suriname, Netherlands.