Storm: Letter of Fire (2017)
The film is set in 1521 Antwerp, in a Europe ravaged by religious wars, and during the early years of the Reformation. It tells the story of the twelve year old, Falko Voeten – a printer’s son. When Falko’s father, Klaas Voeten, a printer of forbidden literature, is caught by the Inquisition for printing a letter written by Maarten Luther; Falko is unwittingly propelled into helping his father and into searching for the letter. Threatened by the Inquisition but aided by Marieke, a Catholic orphan girl from the underground sewers, Falko is faced with a race against time if he is to save his father from being executed for heresy.
Director: Dennis Bots
Genre: Adventure, Family, History
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 19, 2017
Cast
- Davy Gomez - Storm Voeten
- Yorick van Wageningen - Klaas Voeten
- Angela Schijf - Cecilia
- Juna de Leeuw - Marieke
- Peter van den Begin - Van der Hulst
- Maarten Heijmans - Poet
- Egbert Jan Weeber - Monk
- Tibo Vandenborre - Schout
- Luc Feit - Hermann
- Laura Verlinden - Claar
Screenplay
- Karen van Holst Pellekaan (Screenplay)
Music: André Dziezuk
Cinematography: Rolf Dekens
Editing: Björn Mentink, Peter Alderliesten
Production: Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH, Iris Productions, NTR, Bulletproof Cupid, Phanta Basta!
Country: Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Box Office: $453,511
Original Language: nl
Keywords
inquisition, freedom of speech, press freedom, church, reformation, 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Storm: Letter of Fire about?
- The film is set in 1521 Antwerp, in a Europe ravaged by religious wars, and during the early years of the Reformation. It tells the story of the twelve year old, Falko Voeten – a printer’s son. When Falko’s father, Klaas Voeten, a printer of forbidden literature, is caught by the Inquisition for printing a letter written by Maarten Luther; Falko is unwittingly propelled into helping his father and into searching for the letter. Threatened by the Inquisition but aided by Marieke, a Catholic orphan girl from the underground sewers, Falko is faced with a race against time if he is to save his father from being executed for heresy.
- Who directed Storm: Letter of Fire?
- Storm: Letter of Fire was directed by Dennis Bots.
- Who stars in Storm: Letter of Fire?
- Storm: Letter of Fire stars Davy Gomez, Yorick van Wageningen, Angela Schijf, Juna de Leeuw, Peter van den Begin, Maarten Heijmans.
- How long is Storm: Letter of Fire?
- Storm: Letter of Fire has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Storm: Letter of Fire?
- Storm: Letter of Fire is a Adventure, Family, History film.
- How much did Storm: Letter of Fire gross?
- Storm: Letter of Fire grossed $453,511 worldwide.
- Where was Storm: Letter of Fire produced?
- Storm: Letter of Fire was produced in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.