The Orion Nebula (1987)

The Orion Nebula (1987) poster

The three very different men in this film have become friends out of their common dissatisfaction with their lives. Beard is now more or less a street person since his wife left him. Before that, he was a social worker. "Foureyes" is a nebbish science teacher, who can't get anyone to take him seriously -- certainly not his students. He seeks solace in the quiet of the stars, which he views in his telescope at night. Finally, Gerdo is a fellow who is a master of many trades, successful at almost everything he does, except in his own eyes. Each new challenge proves unsatisfying when met. The only thing he wants is the one thing he can't bring about: the return of his old girlfriend, who left him for some boring civil servant. He sees her everywhere, and images of her haunt him constantly. (allmovie.com)

Director: Jurriën Rood
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jurriën Rood
Cinematography: Goert Giltay
Editing: Hans van Dongen
Production: Horizon Film Productions, VPRO
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Jurriën Rood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Orion Nebula about?
The three very different men in this film have become friends out of their common dissatisfaction with their lives. Beard is now more or less a street person since his wife left him. Before that, he was a social worker. "Foureyes" is a nebbish science teacher, who can't get anyone to take him seriously -- certainly not his students. He seeks solace in the quiet of the stars, which he views in his telescope at night. Finally, Gerdo is a fellow who is a master of many trades, successful at almost everything he does, except in his own eyes. Each new challenge proves unsatisfying when met. The only thing he wants is the one thing he can't bring about: the return of his old girlfriend, who left him for some boring civil servant. He sees her everywhere, and images of her haunt him constantly. (allmovie.com)
Who directed The Orion Nebula?
The Orion Nebula was directed by Jurriën Rood.
Who stars in The Orion Nebula?
The Orion Nebula stars Bert Kuizenga, Han Kerckhoffs, Michiel Romeyn, Beppie Melissen, Sylvia Holstijn, Han Römer.
How long is The Orion Nebula?
The Orion Nebula has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
Where was The Orion Nebula produced?
The Orion Nebula was produced in Netherlands.