The Bitter Herb (1985)
This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.
Director: Kees Van Oostrum
Genre: History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: April 25, 1985
Cast
- Ester Spitz - Sarah Meijer
- Gerard Thoolen - Vader Meijer
- Kitty Courbois - Moeder Meijer
- Frank Rigter - David Meijer
- Marion Van Wijk - Lottie
- Mirjam de Rooij - Greet
- Marcel Roijaards - Jan
- Jules Royaards - Vader de Vos
- Rene Frank - Man buiten synagoge
- Alfons Haider - Duitser in tram
Screenplay
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bitter Herb about?
- This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.
- Who directed The Bitter Herb?
- The Bitter Herb was directed by Kees Van Oostrum.
- Who stars in The Bitter Herb?
- The Bitter Herb stars Ester Spitz, Gerard Thoolen, Kitty Courbois, Frank Rigter, Marion Van Wijk, Mirjam de Rooij.
- How long is The Bitter Herb?
- The Bitter Herb has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Bitter Herb?
- The Bitter Herb is a History film.
- Where was The Bitter Herb produced?
- The Bitter Herb was produced in Netherlands.