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Zwartboek (2006) -- In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
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Overview

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8.0/10   23,717 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Gerard Soeteman (written by)
Paul Verhoeven (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
14 September 2006 (Netherlands) more
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Tagline:
To fight the enemy, she must become one of them.
Plot:
In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 11 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
The best dutch production in 20-30 years more (196 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Black Book (Germany) (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some strong violence, graphic nudity, sexuality and language.
Runtime:
145 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Carice van Houten did all her own singing for the movie. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: People are traveling by train, while in real life no trains were going any more at that point in the war. more
Quotes:
Gerben Kuipers: You can stay here. But you have to work.
Rachel Stein aka Ellis de Vries: The harder the better.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Pauw & Witteman: (#3.111)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Ich bin die fesche Lola more

FAQ

Is this movie based on a book?
Were Germans allowed to execute Nazis after an end to hostilities?
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84 out of 115 people found the following comment useful.
The best dutch production in 20-30 years, 14 September 2006
8/10
Author: raven22-2 from Netherlands

I have been eagerly waiting to see 'Zwartboek' the past months. Finally it premiered in Holland today and i immediately rushed to cinema to be one of the first to see it. Beforehand i didn't watch any trailer nor read any review so i went in completely not knowing what to expect.

The movie starts a bit messy. Not knowing what it wants and where it wants to go. But as soon as things are set the roller-coaster ride begins. Carice and Sebastian are simply outstanding. Together they really carry the movie. The story however is predictable at times, but the awesome production quality (for dutch standards) and fast paced action really make up for it.

The overall message (which i will not give away) is something to think about. See the movie and judge for yourself.

I have heard this will be sent in for the Oscars. As much as i would want Paul to win i don't think it will happen. There will be other movies with a story less predictable and more surprising. However, my heart would want him to win this and walk out with a big figurative finger pointed at all them critics.

Zwartboek is in my opinion the best dutch production in 20-30 years, maybe even the best dutch movie since Soldier of Orange. It doesn't disappoint, it doesn't bore and it will give you a ride which you won't forget. It is also the breakthrough of Carice van Houten. Rave reviews from Venice compare her to Scarlett Johansson, but even better. Future will tell...

For now, go see this! And for Paul: please stay in Holland and make dutch cinema proud again.

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