The Match (2008)

How for the first time a Dutch murder was solved by large-scale DNA testing

The Match (2008) poster

In a Dutch village, an eighty-year-old widow is murdered. The perverted modus operandi turns the crime into a national media event. It made the authorities decide to set up one of the first large-scale DNA investigations in the country. The men who were interrogated and investigated by the police are interrogated once again for the film and have to describe the dramatic events and try to put their feelings into words.

Director: Kees Hin, Sandra van Beek
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Match about?
In a Dutch village, an eighty-year-old widow is murdered. The perverted modus operandi turns the crime into a national media event. It made the authorities decide to set up one of the first large-scale DNA investigations in the country. The men who were interrogated and investigated by the police are interrogated once again for the film and have to describe the dramatic events and try to put their feelings into words.
Who directed The Match?
The Match was directed by Kees Hin, Sandra van Beek.
How long is The Match?
The Match has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Match?
The Match is a Documentary, Crime film.
Where was The Match produced?
The Match was produced in Netherlands.