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1 CATALOGUE 2007

2 CONTENTS Foreword 5 FEATURE FILMS Anna 8 Between 9 Bontekoe s young Sailors 10 Hannahannah 11 Happy Family 12 Kicks 13 Love is All 14 Maybe Sweden 15 Olivier etc. 16 Paid 17 Samson and Delilah 18 Sextet: Dutch Bedtime Stories 19 Wild Romance 20 XTC, Just don t do it 21 Zoop in South America 22 IN PRODUCTION: FEATURE FILMS Alibi 24 The Battle of Pareo Rock 25 Bride Flight 26 Captain Rob and the Secret of Professor Lupardi 27 Polonaise III: Happy End 28 Summer Heat 29 INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTIONS The Bird can Fly 32 Blind 33 Crusade 34 Dennis P 35 Drifter 36 Dunya & Desie in Marocco 37 Gale Force The Hand of the Headless Man 39 Interview 40 Jade Warrior 41 Nadine 42 Silent Light 43 The Unfinished Sky 44 Vivere 45 Where is Winkey s Horse? 46 Wolfsbergen 47 IN PRODUCTION: INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTIONS Atlantis 50 Duska 51 Letter for the King 52 Vox Populi 53 SHORT FILMS # Birthday Boy 56 Blonde Careless Reef 57 Contact 57 Dummy 57 Farewell 58 Happy 58 Model My Sister 59 Naked 59 Pen Pal 59 Public Spaces 60 Sausage 60 Turkish Chick 60 Wing 61 Witness 61 DOCUMENTARIES 4 Elements 64 Blond, Blue Eyes 65 Cornelis Verolme, The Extraordinary Rise and Fall of a Shipbuilder 66 Dealing and Wheeling in Small Arms 67 A Dollar a Day 68 Farewell 69 Forgotten Fools 70 A Funfair behind the Dikes 71 Gold 72 Jungle Rudy, The chronicle of a Family 73 Leshchenko 74 Outfoxed 75 Tiengemeten Wait for me Gallows! The Story of Sivas 77 IN PRODUCTION: DOCUMENTARIES Blood Wedding 80 Bridging the Gap 81 The One all Alone 82 SHORT DOCUMENTARIES Anderman 84 Happy End 84 Lipari 84 Nine Lives of my Car 85 Roadworkers 85 ANIMATED FILMS Abstract Day 88 Farmer Jack 88 Fascinatio 88 Forecast 89 The Langemanne and the Monster of Nix 89 Love Loop 89 Mac & Roe 90 Oblomov s Cat 90 Paul and the Dragon 90 The Phantom of the Cinema 91 Sold Out 91 Sticky Feet 91 Whiplashed 92 COLOPHON Holland Film Claudia Landsberger Marlies Baltus Anne-Marie van der Meer Translation Nicholas Cunningham Annette Eskénazi Design M-Color Floppy Design Global Image Layout Floppy Design Print De Boer Grafische Producties BV Price: 15,- This catalogue can be ordered by: Holland Film Jan Luykenstraat CM Amsterdam The Netherlands Ph F hf@hollandfilm.nl Holland Film Copyright reserved. Subject to the exceptions provided for by law no part of this publication may be reproduced and or published in print, by photocopying, on microfilm or in any other way without the written consent of the copyright holder(s). The same applies to whole or partial adaptations. The publisher retains the sole right to collect from third parties fees payable in respect of copying and/or take legal or other action for this purpose. ISBN

3 FOREWORD The 2007 Holland Film catalogue gives full and comprehensive details about the bumper crop of high quality features, shorts (narrative well as experimental) and feature-length documentaries that have issued from The Netherlands over the past year. We also detail the many and varied films currently in production. As importantly, the catalogue is a record of, and a testament to, the works and talents of Dutch directors and producers, both established and emerging, whose ambitious and thought-provoking films seek and deserve attention from international festivals, distributors and audiences alike. Holland Film exists as a one-stop shop that offers a wide range of services to the global film community. We promote our broad range of homegrown product to buyers worldwide, as well as keep the global industry updated on all aspects of the Dutch industry. We match-make international companies with suitable co-production partners and we are always willing to advise international producers and talent of the fiscal benefits of investing within Dutch film production. Our promotion of Dutch film is continued at all of the prestigious festivals within the film calendar, such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto, and we are a leading voice within European Film Promotion, which supports the work of all of Europe s national film promotional bodies. Our films continue to pick up hosts of international awards as we go to press we congratulate Mark Verkerk who picked up the International Grand Documentary Prize for his film BUDDHA S LOST CHILDREN at the AFI Los Angeles and we will never tire of reminding the international film community of Holland s illustrious record at the Oscars, having picked both nominations and statues alike on several occasions. So, read on and take in the impressive breadth of Dutch features and shorts, documentaries, animation, action titles, films for younger audiences and prime arthouse fare films that are characterised both by an unquenchable curiosity and an adherence to the highest levels of style and professionalism. To mention a few we have WHERE IS WINKY S HORSE, Mischa Kamp s sequel to the successful children s film WINKY S HORSE (2005), and SUMMER HEAT, the debut feature of Dutch acting star Monique van de Ven. 4 ELEMENTS, Jiska Rickels documentary about the irresistible force of nature, produced by San Fu Maltha, opened IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) in November 2006, while KICKS reunites the creative talent behind the 2004 Dutch box office hit SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI! As ever, we very much look forward to answering your enquiries and to seeing many of these Dutch films screened in cinemas across the world to wide and discerning audiences. Wishing you a happy and prosperous Holland Film year. Claudia Landsberger Managing Director Holland Film 5

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6 FEATURE FILMS ANNA After a terrible tragedy, a mysterious girl makes an unwelcome return. A year after the tragic car crash which claimed both of their parents, the lives of Stijn and his sister Brecht are still shaped by their terrible loss. While the mysterious and beautiful Anna is seemingly to blame for what happened, Stijn feels guilty and Brecht, herself a victim, tries to offer her beloved brother her fullest support in everything he does. But when Anna unexpectedly returns, their lives are about to be turned upside down once more... Après une terrible tragédie, une jeune fille mystérieuse effectue un retour importun. Un an après le tragique accident de voiture qui a coûté la vie à leurs deux parents, les vies de Stijn et de sa sœur Brecht sont toujours déterminées par leur terrible perte. Quoique la belle et mystérieuse Anna soit apparemment responsable de l accident, Stijn se sent coupable et Brecht, qui est aussi une victime, essaie d apporter à son frère bien-aimé son soutien inconditionnel dans tout ce qu il entreprend. Mais lorsqu Anna revient inopinément, leurs vies sont sur le point d être bouleversées une fois de plus English title: ANNA Original title: ANNA Genre: drama Director: Eric Oosthoek Producer: Waterland Film & TV Script: Oscar van den Boogaard, Steven Watermeulen, Eric Oosthoek Cinematography: Goert Giltay Running time: 90 Format: video, colour Release: Spring 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Monic Hendrickx (LIVE!, ZUS & ZO, NYNKE, POLISH BRIDE), Maryam Hassouni (OFFERS, SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI!), Jochum ten Haaf (SPORTSMEN OF THE CENTURY) Eric Oosthoek: KILKENNY CROSS (2006), BROKEN RED (2004), NOVEMBERLIGHT (2003). Producer: Waterland Film & TV Ph F mail@waterlandfilm.nl 8

7 FEATURE FILMS BETWEEN BETWEEN is a film in which the lives of two ex-lovers, now in their mid-forties, are contrasted starkly with that of their teenage son. This story has three plotlines and three major characters - two ex-lovers and their son Isaac. The first plotline is about the mid-forties generation, focussing on Martin and Roos who barely have the time to raise their children properly. The second plotline is about the generation of children who must take care of themselves, and we see life through the eyes of Isaac who lives a solitary and disciplined life within his own bedroom. The third plotline consists of short portraits of members of Isaac s peer group who, unlike Isaac, are quite open about their feelings. The film illustrates the dilemmas of modern life, contrasting Isaac s silence with the verbal violence of his parents and articulacy of his peers. BETWEEN est un film dans lequel les vies de deux ex-amants, maintenant quadragénaires, sont mises en contraste frappant avec celle de leur fils adolescent. L histoire comporte trois lignes narratives et trois protagonistes : deux ex-amants et leur fils Isaac. La première ligne se focalise sur la génération des quadragénaires, surtout Martin et Roos qui ont à peine le temps d élever correctement leurs enfants. La seconde ligne suit la génération des enfants qui doivent se débrouiller tous seuls, et nous voyons la vie par les yeux d Isaac, qui passe une existence solitaire et bien réglée entre les murs de sa chambre à coucher. La troisième ligne se compose de brefs portraits de membres du groupe de jeunes du même âge qu Isaac, qui, contrairement à lui, parlent assez franchement de leurs sentiments. Le film reflète les dilemmes de la vie moderne, faisant contraster le silence d Isaac avec la violence verbale de ses parents et l aisance avec laquelle ses camarades s expriment. English title: BETWEEN Original title: TUSSENSTAND Genre: drama Director: Mijke de Jong Producer: Lemming Film Script: Jolein Laarman Cinematography: Ton Peters Running time: 90 Format: 35mm, colour Release: Spring 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Elsie de Brauw (BLUEBIRD, CLOACA), Marcel Musters (KICKS, OFFERS), Stijn Koomen (DEEP, SIMON), Jeroen Willems (NIGHTRUN, LIVE!, NYNKE) Mijke de Jong: BLUEBIRD (2005) Awards: Silver Bear Kinderfilmfestspiele Berlinale, FRAGILE (1997), STILLS (1995), SCENES FROM ROTTERDAM (1994), HEARTBREAKING (1993), Awards: Special Jury award and the second Prize of the Youth International Film Festival Locarno, STILL YOU (1993), IN KRAKENDE WELSTAND (1998). Producer: Lemming Film Ph F info@lemmingfilm.com 9

8 FEATURE FILMS BONTEKOE S YOUNG SAILORS Three boys embark on their first sea voyage and find themselves shipwrecked on a tropical island. Hajo, Padde and Rolf, teenagers from a Dutch harbour town set out to sea as members of Captain Bontekoe s crew. The ship is bound for exotic lands, and every day introduces the boys to new challenges. When approaching Java, a fire breaks out which destroys the ship. The boys manage to reach land but it s not the haven they expected. The island natives are intent on killing them, but one of the local girls, Dolimah, befriends the boys and leads them on a perilous journey through the jungle to safety. Hajo and Rolf desperately want Dolimah to return with them but she is too afraid of the unknown world beyond her island. So the boys continue without her and finally reach Bontekoe who, in his new boat, is about to set sail back to Holland. Trois adolescents embarquent pour leur premier voyage et se retrouvent naufragés sur une île tropicale. Hajo, Padde et Rolf, des adolescents d une ville portuaire néerlandaise, prennent la mer en tant que membres de l équipage du Capitaine Bontekoe. Le navire est en route pour des pays exotiques, et chaque journée présente de nouveaux défis aux jeunes matelots. Près de Java, un incendie éclate et détruit le navire. Les garçons réussissent à gagner la côte, mais ils n arrivent pas au port qu ils espéraient. Les indigènes de l île sont déterminés à les tuer, mais l une des filles du pays, Dolimah, se lie d amitié avec les garçons et les conduit en lieu sûr durant un voyage dangereux à travers la jungle. Hajo et Rolf veulent de tout leur cœur que Dolimah rentre avec eux, mais elle a trop peur du monde inconnu au-delà de son île. Du coup, les garçons continuent sans elle et ils finissent par rejoindre Bontekoe qui est sur le point de repartir aux Pays-Bas, dans son nouveau navire. English title: BONTEKOE S YOUNG SAILORS Original title: DE SCHEEPSJONGENS VAN BONTEKOE Genre: family Director: Steven de Jong Producer: Klaas de Jong, Steven de Jong, Jos van der Linden Script: Micha Alexander Cinematography: t.b.a. Running time: 100 Format: 35mm, colour Release: Fall 2007 Language: Cast: Dutch (English subtitles) t.b.a. Steven de Jong: KAMELEON 2 (2005), DE SCHIPPERS VAN DE KAMELEON (2003), DE FÛKE (2000). Sales: Bridge Entertainment (a division of Foreign Media Group) Lorentzweg 46 B 1221 EH Hilversum The Netherlands Ph F info@bridge-entertainment.nl 10

9 FEATURE FILMS HANNAHANNAH Hannah, a stubborn outsider within a large family, watches her family with mixed feelings as they welcome her new boyfriend. Hannah is the black sheep of a large family, the middle child of seven. When it comes to organizing her parents 40 th anniversary party, she tries to get out of it but is persuaded to attend by Victor, one night stand who turns out to be the ideal son-in-law. As Victor ignores the shocked Hannah and assumes full responsibility for organizing the party, she is left to look on in bemusement as everybody welcomes her new boyfriend into the heart of the family. Hannah, la brebis galeuse obstinée d une famille nombreuse, observe sans grand enthousiasme l accueil que sa famille réserve à son nouveau petit ami. Hannah est la brebis galeuse d une famille nombreuse dont elle est l enfant du milieu. Lors de l organisation des festivités pour les 40 ans de mariage de ses parents, elle essaie de se défiler. Cependant, Victor, son amant d une aventure sans lendemain qui s avère le gendre idéal, la persuade d y participer. Tandis que Victor ignore le désarroi d Hannah et assume l entière responsabilité de l organisation de la fête, elle en est réduite à observer avec perplexité l accueil très chaleureux de son nouveau petit ami au sein de la famille. English title: HANNAHANNAH Original title: HANNAHANNAH Genre: romantic comedy Director: Annemarie van de Mond Producer: Zoo Pictures Script: Rob Bloemkolk, Annemarie van de Mond Cinematography: Jan Vancaillie Running time: 85 Format: video, colour Release: Spring 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Maria Kraakman (GUERNSEY, Annemarie van de Mond Debut feature film BITE (2003). ILES FLOTTANTES), Antonie Kamerling (THE LITTLE BLOND DEAD, I LOVE YOU TOO), Janni Goslinga (THE NORTHERNERS, BLACK BOOK), Kees Boot (KEES THE BOY) Producer: Zoo Pictures Ph F zoopictures@mac.com 11

10 FEATURE FILMS HAPPY FAMILY When the elderly Thijs meets a vivacious Flemish woman he finds the happiness he never again thought possible. Thijs, a widower, finds a new partner through a small ad and, in order to truly win over the vivacious Jackie, he learns to rock n roll. At the same time, his grandson Omar falls madly in love with Meral, but he can only win her affections if he manages to beat her brother in a bout of oil wrestling. Thijs comes to Omar s aid and teaches him to fight. Meanwhile Omar s mother and aunt watch his efforts and those of their father with disdain - but really both women are incredibly jealous. Can Omar and his grandfather manage to find happiness in love? And more importantly, can love prove stronger than Thijs heart? Quand Thijs, un vieil homme, rencontre une Flamande enjouée, il retrouve le bonheur qu il ne pensait plus possible. Thijs, un veuf, trouve une nouvelle compagne grâce à une petite annonce et, pour vraiment s attacher la dynamique Jacky, il apprend à danser le rock. En même temps, son petit-fils Omar tombe amoureux de Meral, mais, pour gagner son affection, il devra arriver à vaincre son frère dans une lutte turque à l huile. Thijs vient au secours d Omar et lui apprend à se battre. Pendant ce temps-là, la mère et la tante d Omar observent avec dédain ses efforts et ceux de leur père, mais en réalité, les deux femmes sont folles de jalousie. Omar et son grand-père parviendront-ils à trouver le bonheur grâce à l amour? Et surtout, l amour peut-il se révéler plus fort que le cœur de Thijs? English title: HAPPY FAMILY Orginal title: N BEETJE VERLIEFD Genre: comedy Director: Martin Koolhoven Producer: Waterland Film & TV Script: Maarten Lebens Cinematography: Menno Westendorp Running time: 90 Format: 35mm, colour Release: December 2006 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Ad van Kempen (LOENATIK THE MOEVIE), Tjitske Reidinga (YES NURSE, NO NURSE), Geert de Jong (SCHATJES) Martin Koolhoven BONKERS (2005), SCHNITZEL PARADISE (2005), THE SOUTH (2004), THE CAVE (2001). Producer: Waterland Film & TV Ph F mail@waterlandfilm.nl 12

11 FEATURE FILMS KICKS A heart-warming film that notes the differences between people, but mostly emphasises their similarities. KICKS is a gritty but hilarious kaleidoscopic look at present-day Holland. While at times confrontational, the film also takes a witty look at the emotional dilemmas, fears, expectations and misunderstandings that exist in a multicultural society. The actors of Moroccan descent who starred in the successful SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI! are now joined by a collection of native Dutch actors. A host of characters, both funny and serious, are observed by two young Moroccan Dutchmen. All represent some layer of Dutch society: a beautiful upper class girl sets out to meet a real immigrant, a filmmaker tries to make a film about the fate of asylum seekers and fails spectacularly, a Moroccan-Dutch army sergeant searches for true love and a young homeless shelter assistant seeks happiness outside the familiar ground of her family and her workplace. Un film réconfortant qui constate les différences entre les gens, mais souligne surtout leurs ressemblances. KICKS porte un regard kaléidoscopique, réaliste mais hilarant, sur les Pays-Bas contemporains. Le film nous interpelle parfois, mais il envisage aussi avec humour les dilemmes émotionnels, les peurs, les attentes et les malentendus d une société multiculturelle. Les acteurs d origine marocaine qui tenaient la vedette dans le film très bien accueilli SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI! y jouent aux côtés d un groupe d acteurs néerlandais de souche. Deux jeunes Néerlandais d origine marocaine observent une multitude de personnages, à la fois drôles et sérieux. Ils représentent tous une couche de la société néerlandaise : une belle jeune fille bourgeoise entreprend de rencontrer un «authentique» immigré, un cinéaste essaie de réaliser un film sur le sort des demandeurs d asile et essuie un échec cuisant, un sergent néerlandais-marocain recherche le véritable amour et une jeune assistante de foyer pour sans-abri cherche le bonheur hors du cercle familier de sa famille et de son travail. English title: KICKS Original title: KICKS Genre: drama Director: Albert Ter Heerdt Producer: Parnassus Film Co-producer: Hector, Fu Works Script: Albert Ter Heerdt Cinematography: Bert Pot Running time: 90 Format: 35mm, colour Release: February 2007 Language: Dutch/Arabic (English subtitled) Cast: Mimoun Oaïssa (SCHNITZEL PARADISE, SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI!), Roeland Fernhout (PHILEINE SAYS SORRY, BABY BLUE, LITTLE SISTER), Hadewych Minis (PHILEINE SAYS SORRY), Maryam Hassouni (OFFERS). Albert Ter Heerdt: SHOUF SHOUF HABIBI! (2004), LIEFDESGASTEN (1997), EEN SCHREEUW OM HULP (1994). Producer: Parnassus Film Ph F info@parnassusfilm.nl 13

12 FEATURE FILMS LOVE IS ALL Love is like Santa Claus: you have to believe in it, otherwise it will not work. Following her husband s infidelity with their son s teacher, Klaasje falls for a teenage Don Juan. Her best friend Simone seems happy with her own husband but her tenacious striving for perfection is beginning to take its toll on the marriage. Kiki is in love too, and enjoying her fling with Prince Valentijn, the most eligible prince within the Dutch royal family. Kees, an undertaker, and lifeguard Victor are in love. They intend to get married soon, but now Kees seems to be holding back. All the story-lines within this romantic comedy are linked to a greater or lesser degree. But sooner or later, every character ends up meeting Jan, the hero of this film, who, in his role of deus ex machina, sees to it that, in the end, love conquers all. L amour, c est comme le père Noël : il faut y croire, sinon ça ne marchera jamais. À la suite de l infidélité de son mari avec l institutrice de leur fils, Klaasje tombe amoureuse d un don Juan adolescent. Sa meilleure amie, Simone, semble satisfaite de son propre mari, mais sa manie de la perfection commence à nuire sérieusement à leur mariage. Kiki est également amoureuse et elle savoure son aventure avec le prince Valentijn, le meilleur parti de la famille royale néerlandaise. Kees, un entrepreneur des pompes funèbres, est amoureux de Victor, un maître nageur. Ils ont l intention de se marier bientôt, mais maintenant, il semblerait que Kees tergiverse. Toutes les intrigues de cette comédie romantique sont liées plus ou moins étroitement. Mais, tôt ou tard, tous les personnages finissent par rencontrer Jan, le héros du film qui, dans son rôle de deus ex machina, veille à ce que, à la fin, l amour sorte vainqueur. English title: LOVE IS ALL Original title: ALLES IS LIEFDE Genre: romantic comedy Director: Joram Lürsen Producer: Motel Films Script: Kim van Kooten (script idea: Job Gosschalk) Cinematography: Lex Brand Running time: 120 Format: 35mm, colour Release: Fall 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Carice van Houten (BLACK BOOK, MINOES), Thomas Acda (IN ORANGE), Jeroen Spitzenberger, Wendy van Dijk (IN ORANGE), Peter Paul Muller (THE PASSION FRUIT, ALL STARS) Joram Lürsen: IN ORANGE (2004), ALL STARS SERIES (2000), OTJE (1999), MY FRENCH AUNT GAZEUSE (1997), BILLY (1996), THE FINALS (1990). Producer: Motel Films Ph F info@motelfilms.nl 14

13 FEATURE FILMS MAYBE SWEDEN An absurd story about the inability of western man to empathize with disrupted communities and their pain. In a large country house, somewhere in a warm Mediterranean country, a group of five young people have retreated to embrace their greatest passion, literature. The peace and quiet is disrupted however when a group of African boat refugees pays them a visit. The country residence, such a serene location for a decadent western idyll, is suddenly turned into an aid-station. Une histoire absurde sur l incapacité des occidentaux à compatir avec les communautés déstabilisées et leur souffrance. Dans une demeure de campagne, dans un pays au climat méditerranéen, un groupe de cinq jeunes gens se sont isolés pour s adonner à leur plus grande passion, la littérature. Cependant, leur tranquillité est troublée lorsqu un groupe de réfugiés africains arrivés en bateau leur rendent visite. Le manoir, décor serein idéal d un séjour bucolique emprunt de décadence occidentale, se transforme brusquement en poste de secours. English title: MAYBE SWEDEN Original title: MAYBE SWEDEN Genre: drama Director: Margien Rogaar Producer: Zoo Pictures Script: Margien Rogaar, Wunderbaum & Sal Kroonenberg Cinematography: Sal Kroonenberg Running time: 85 Format: video, colour Release: October 2006 Language: Dutch/English (English subtitles) Cast: Marleen Scholten, Matijs Jansen, Maartje Remmers, Wine Dierickx, Walter Bart Margien Rogaar: ONE NIGHT STAND: AU CIGOGNE! (2004), MATZES (2004), MEISJE, JONGEN, IJSJE (2002). Producer: Zoo Pictures Ph F zoopictures@mac.com 15

14 FEATURE FILMS OLIVIER ETC. For 26 years, the only thing Olivier had was the certainty of his impending death. Now, even this is being taken away. Olivier was born with only one ventricle in his heart, a condition that leaves him with a life expectancy of no more than 30 years. He is now 26 and copes with the situation by trying to live life to the full. Olivier s parents support him financially as he constantly repeats his first year at university. Why waste time on an education from which he will never benefit? Everything changes however when Olivier has successful surgery and finds himself confronted with a future he never thought he would have. He is faced with the new expectations that everybody seems to have of him, and from one moment to the next he is forced to reconsider his lifestyle. The battle against dying becomes a battle against living. Pendant 26 ans, la seule chose à quoi Olivier ait pu se raccrocher était la certitude de sa mort imminente. Maintenant, on lui ôte même cela. Olivier est né avec un seul ventricule cardiaque, une anomalie qui lui donne une espérance de vie de seulement 30 ans. Il a maintenant 26 ans et a appris à faire face à la situation. Jusqu ici, sa philosophie a consisté à vivre sa vie pleinement. Les parents d Olivier sont riches et l ont toujours soutenu financièrement. Et pourquoi perdrait-il son temps à faire des études qui ne lui serviront jamais à rien? Tout change lorsqu Olivier rencontre un médecin qui pense pouvoir l aider. Il subit une intervention chirurgicale qui s avère une totale réussite. Alors que tout son entourage est ravi, Olivier se retrouve aux prises avec un avenir dont il n avait jamais pensé disposer. Sans transition, il doit reconsidérer son style de vie. Avant qu Olivier ait pu digérer ce qui lui est arrivé, le combat contre la mort se transforme en lutte contre la vie et les nouvelles responsabilités qui en ont découlé. English title: OLIVIER ETC. Original title: OLIVIER ETC. Genre: drama Director: Sander Burger Producer: Pracht en Praal Producties Script: Marc Wortel, Sander Burger, Dragan Bakema Cinematography: Sal Kroonenberg Running time: 94 Format: video, colour Release: January 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Dragan Bakema (DRIFT, LOVERBOY, Sander Burger: Debut feature film PANMAN (2005), KOEN! (2003). BLACK SWANS), Maria Kraakman (GUERNSEY, ILES FLOTTANTES), Hans Dagelet, Ria Eymers, Noël S. Keulen, Jasper van Overbruggen. Producer: Pracht en Praal Producties Cell: stanschram@xs4all.nl 16

15 FEATURE FILMS PAID PAID is a gangster movie based on the French film noir of the late sixties. The Brazilian Michel Angelo is a former hit man who has turned his back on his old life. When his master Giuseppe Trimboni contacts him, he gets persuaded to do a final job in Amsterdam. He gets involved in a drugwar and meets callgirl Paula Gireaux. They both regret the choices they made in their lives. After a violent shooting they meet a Brazilian boy named Luis and get inspired to make a new start in life. Paula s fate lies in the hands of drugbaron Rudi Dancer with whom she has an evil deal. For their freedom and the life of Luis, a high price must be paid. PAID est un film de gangsters qui s inspire du film noir français de la fin des années Le Brésilien Michel Angelo est un ancien tueur à gages qui a tourné le dos à son ancienne vie. Quand son patron Giuseppe Trimboni le contacte, il se laisse persuader de faire un dernier coup à Amsterdam. Il se retrouve impliqué dans une guerre de la drogue et rencontre la call-girl Paula Gireaux. Ils regrettent tous deux les choix qu ils ont faits dans leurs vies. Après une vive fusillade, ils rencontrent un petit Brésilien nommé Luis, ce qui les incite à prendre un nouveau départ dans la vie. Le sort de Paula est entre les mains du narcotrafiquant Rudi Dancer, à qui elle est liée par un contrat pervers. Il faudra payer très cher pour leur liberté et la vie de Luis English title: PAID Original title: PAID Genre: thriller Director: Laurence Lamers Producer: Slavenburg Films Script: Laurence Lamers Cinematography: Tom Erisman Running time: 91 Format: 35mm, colour Release: October 2006 Language: English Cast: Murilo Benicío (ORFEU, ATÉ QUE A VIDA NOS SEPARE, WOMAN ON TOP), Laurence Lamers: Debut feature film Anne Charrier, Tom Conti (REUBEN REUBEN, MERRY CHRISTMAS MR.LAWRENCE), Guy Marchand (GARDE À VUE, NOYADE INTERDITE, COUP DE FOUDRE, LOULOU) Sales: Non Stop Sales Döbelnsgatan 24 SE Stockholm Sweden Ph F info@nonstopsales.net 17

16 FEATURE FILMS SAMSON AND DELILAH The story of Samson and Delilah, based on the opera by Saint- Saëns. Samson, who has ceaselessly led his people to victory and who seems to be imbued with inexhaustible strength, is seduced by the beautiful Delilah from the opposing camp. All attempts to banish this woman from his life are doomed to failure and she conquers him with her irresistible charm. In the heat of passionate lovemaking she wrests the secret of his strength from him, at which point he becomes the impotent plaything of his enemy. His beloved Delilah takes every opportunity to humiliate him publicly in front of her whole people, to the greater glory of herself. God, however, who has not forgotten Samson, restores his strength one final time. Mustering his last ounce of strength, Samson succeeds in casting himself and the enemy into oblivion. L histoire de Samson et Dalila, d après l opéra de Saint-Saëns. Samson, qui a continuellement mené son peuple à la victoire et qui semble doué d une force inépuisable, est séduit par la belle Dalila, qui appartient au camp ennemi. Tous ses efforts pour bannir cette femme de sa vie sont voués à l échec et elle le conquiert par son charme irrésistible. Au cours d un grand duo d amour passionné, elle lui arrache le secret de sa force, et dès ce moment, il devient le jouet impuissant de son ennemi. Sa Dalila bien-aimée ne rate pas une occasion de l humilier publiquement devant tout son peuple, pour accroître sa propre gloire. Pourtant, Dieu n a pas oublié Samson et il lui rend sa force une ultime fois. Samson rassemble ses dernières forces et parvient à s ensevelir lui-même ainsi que ses ennemis dans l oubli. English title: SAMSON AND DELILAH Original title: SAMSON EN DELILAH Genre: drama, opera Director: Corina van Eijk Producer: Opera Spanga Script: Corina van Eijk (librettist: Ferdinand Lemair) Cinematography: Tinus Holthuis Running time: 100 Format: video, colour Release: July 2007 Language: French (English subtitles) Cast: Charles Alves da Cruz, Klara Uleman, Peter Michailov, Mourad Amirkhanian Corina van Eijk: a.o. BUWALSKY, A ROAD OPERA (2004), RIGOLETTO (2002), AÏDA (2001). Producer: Opera Spanga Ph: info@operaspanga.nl 18

17 FEATURE FILMS SEXTET: DUTCH BEDTIME STORIES Feature-in-a-feature about Love and Sex After SIMON (2004), SEXTET: DUTCH BEDTIME STORIES is the second part of Eddy Terstall s trilogy chronicling contemporary Dutch society. One story is about a lesbian couple trying to be discriminated against, in the same way as they discriminate against their Moroccan neighbours. Another is about a beautiful girl doing her best to be rejected on a date, acting as wretchedly as she possibly can. A third is about a famous Dutch writer who has a nightly adventure with a young Dutch woman - or is she just a groupie? These stories form a film in which the actors and locations serve as constant and fixed elements. But at the same time each story is independent and marked by its own style. And it is all set in Amsterdam. A small and sexy film. Long métrage à tiroirs sur l Amour et le Sexe Après SIMON (2004), SEXTET : DUTCH BEDTIME STORIES forme le deuxième volet de la trilogie d Eddy Tersatll présentant une chronique de la société néerlandaise contemporaine. L une des histoires parle d un couple de lesbiennes qui essaient d être frappées d ostracisme de la même façon qu elles discriminent leurs voisins marocains. Un autre récit a pour sujet une fille superbe qui s évertue à se faire rejeter lors d un rendezvous en se comportant aussi mal que possible. Une troisième histoire porte sur un écrivain néerlandais célèbre qui a une aventure nocturne avec une jeune Néerlandaise où s agit-il tout bêtement d une groupie? Ces nouvelles constituent un film où les acteurs et les décors servent d éléments immuables. Mais, en même temps, chaque récit est indépendant et caractérisé par son propre style. Tout se passe à Amsterdam. Un petit film sexy. English title: SEXTET: DUTCH BEDTIME STORIES Original title: SEXTET: DE NATIONALE BEDVERHALEN Genre: comedy Director: Eddy Terstall Producer: AllezAllez, NFI Productions Co-producer: Van Lennep Producties Script: Eddy Terstall Cinematography: Gabor Deak Running time: 100 Format: 35mm, colour Release: February 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Jan Mulder, Katja Schuurman (INTERVIEW, OYSTERS AT NAM KEE S), Huub Stapel (HOFFMAN S HUNGER, AMSTERDAMNED), Tara Elders (PHILEINE SAYS SORRY) Eddy Terstall: a.o. SIMON (2004) Awards: Best Actor Tribeca Film Festival, Audience Award Netherlands Film Festival, Golden Calf Best Director Netherlands Film Festival,RENT A FRIEND (2000), BASED ON A NOVEL (1999) Awards: Golden Calf Best Actress Netherlands Film Festival, BABYLON (1998), BASTARDS & BRIDE- MAIDS (1997). Producer: AllezAllez / NFI Producties Ph F Cell trent@allezallez.nl 19

18 FEATURE FILMS WILD ROMANCE In the 1970s Amsterdam was the world capital of sex and drugs. Herman Brood added the rock n roll. WILD ROMANCE is the first Dutch rock n roll movie and is filled with the musical energy of Herman Brood and his band Wild Romance. The film focuses on the roaring seventies in Amsterdam and describes the moving story of two country kids in the 1970s, Brood and his ubiquitous manager Koos van Dijk, who were determined to conquer Amsterdam and America with their music. With the use of plenty of music and humour the film describes his success, the sex, drugs and rock n roll lifestyle, the albums and the tour of America that very soon turned into a nightmare, and above all the friendship between two very different characters who shared an absolute love of pure rock music. Dans les années 1970, Amsterdam était la capitale mondiale du sexe et de la drogue. Herman Brood y a ajouté le rock n roll. WILD ROMANCE est le premier film de rock néerlandais, débordant de l énergie musicale d Herman Brood et de son groupe Wild Romance. Le film se concentre sur les délirantes années soixante-dix à Amsterdam et raconte l histoire émouvante de deux jeunes de la campagne dans les années 1970 : Brood et son omniprésent manager Koos, qui étaient bien décidés à conquérir Amsterdam et les États-Unis avec leur musique. Avec de la musique et de l humour à foison, le film décrit son succès, le style de vie «sexe, drogues et rock n roll», les albums et la tournée en Amérique, qui a vite tourné au cauchemar, et surtout l amitié de deux personnages totalement différents qui partageaient un amour absolu du rock pur. English title: WILD ROMANCE Original title: WILD ROMANCE Genre: drama Director: Jean van de Velde Producer: M4all (NL) Co-producer: Woodline Productions Ltd. (UK) Script: Jean van de Velde, Maarten Lebens Cinematography: Jules van den Steenhoven Running time: 104 Format: 35mm, colour Release: November 2006 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Daniel Boissevain (ALL STARS), Marcel Hensema (SIMON), Karina Smulders, Andy Nyman Jean van de Velde: FLORIS (2004), LEAK (2000), ALL STARS (1997), THE LITTLE BLOND DEATH (1993). Producer: M4all Ph F m4all@ctm.eu.com 20

19 FEATURE FILMS XTC, JUST DON T DO IT Laughter, tears, friendship and petty jealousies affect a group of friends as they come of age in a dark and sinister world. Based on the best selling book by Carry Slee, XTC is a coming of age story about a group of teenage friends who begin to experiment with what is on offer. For some, that leads to doing the right thing. But for Melissa, freedom leads to too many temptations. She has always wanted to be a dancer and is thrilled, but terrified, when chosen to dance in a new video with the extremely popular Brainpower. One of the cast members offers her a pill to help her calm down and get into the mood of the music. Just one little pill. But before she knows it, she s hooked. Her life spins out of control and, at an underground dance party, the unthinkable happens Le rire, les larmes, l amitié et les jalousies mesquines affectent une bande d amis qui deviennent adultes dans un monde sombre et lugubre. XTC, d après le best-seller de Carry Slee, est l histoire d une bande d adolescents au seuil de l âge adulte, qui commencent à essayer tout ce qui s offre à eux. Cela conduit certains à se comporter honnêtement. Mais, pour Melissa, la liberté se traduit par une surabondance de tentations. Elle a toujours voulu devenir danseuse et elle est ravie, mais morte de peur, quand elle est sélectionnée pour danser dans le nouveau clip du groupe hyper-populaire Brainpower. L un des acteurs lui offre une pilule pour l aider à se calmer et à se mettre dans l ambiance de la musique. Juste une petite pilule. Mais, en moins de rien, elle est accro. Sa vie dérape complètement et, lors d une fête underground, l inconcevable se produit English title: XTC, JUST DON T DOIT Original title: AFBLIJVEN Genre: coming of age Director: Maria Peters Producer: Shooting Star Filmcompany Script: Maria Peters Cinematography: Hein Groot Running time: 104 Format: 35 mm, colour Release: October 2006 Cast: Sem Veeger, Matthijs Van De Sande Bakhuyzen Maria Peters: PETER BELL 2, THE HUNT FOR THE CZAR CROWN (2004), PETER BELL (2002), LITTLE CRUMB (1999), THE PURSE SNATCHER (1995). Sales: Bridge Entertainment (a division of Foreign Media Group) Lorentzweg 46 B 1221 EH Hilversum The Netherlands Ph F info@bridge-entertainment.nl 21

20 FEATURE FILMS ZOOP IN SOUTH AMERICA While on the trail of an extremely rare butterfly, the ZOOP rangers save the South American rainforest from total destruction. When the ZOOP rangers are asked to find an extremely rare species of butterfly in South America, they initially split up into two groups. A number of rangers pay a visit to the members of the expedition that originally found the butterflies. The others go into the tropical rain forest to seek out the butterflies themselves. Both groups face dangers such as crocodiles, tarantulas, tango competitions, a love-struck ape, stampeding cattle and a team of Brazilian school children. It turns out that their client has left them in the dark about her real criminal aspirations, which could mean the complete destruction of the rainforest. Meanwhile, Alwin and Sira have a passionate romantic adventure... in one another s dreams. Alors qu ils sont sur la piste d un papillon extrêmement rare, les rangers ZOOP sauvent la forêt amazonienne de la destruction totale. Lorsqu on demande aux rangers ZOOP de trouver une espèce de papillons extrêmement rare en Amérique du Sud, ils décident au départ de se séparer en deux groupes. Plusieurs rangers rendent visite aux membres de l expédition qui avaient découvert les papillons les premiers. Les autres pénètrent dans la forêt tropicale pour trouver eux-mêmes les papillons. Les deux groupes affrontent des dangers tels que des crocodiles, des tarentules, des concours de tango, un singe amoureux, des bestiaux en débandade et un groupe d écoliers brésiliens. Il s avère que leur cliente leur a caché ses véritables aspirations criminelles, qui pourraient aboutir à la destruction totale de la forêt tropicale. Pendant ce temps-là, Alwin et Sira vivent une aventure romanesque passionnée dans leurs rêves réciproques. English title: ZOOP IN SOUTH AMERICA Original title: ZOOP IN ZUID AMERIKA Genre: children s adventure Director: Johan Nijenhuis Producer: Nijenhuis & de Levita Film and TV Script: Wijo Koek, Anya Koek Cinematography: Maarten van Keller Running time: 90 Format: 35mm, colour Release: July 2007 Language: Dutch (English subtitles) Cast: Patrick Martens (ZOOP IN INDIA, ZOOP IN AFRICA), Nicolette van Dam (ZOOP IN INDIA, ZOOP IN AFRICA), Monique van der Werff (ZOOP IN INDIA, ZOOP IN AFRICA, LOVERBOY) Johan Nijenhuis: a.o. ZOOP IN INDIA (2006), ZOOP IN AFRICA (2005), FULL MOON PARTY (2002), COSTA! (2001). Sales High Point Films & TV 25 Elizabeth Mews London NW3 4UH United Kingdom Ph F info@highpointfilms.co.uk 22