Winter in Wartime (2008)

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103 min - Drama | History | War - 27 November 2008 (Netherlands)

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Near the end of World War II, 14-year-old Michiel becomes involved with the Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded British soldier... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Martijn Lakemeier	...	Michiel
	Yorick van Wageningen	...	Oom Ben
	Jamie Campbell Bower	...	Jack
	Raymond Thiry	...	Johan
	Melody Klaver	...	Erica
	Anneke Blok	...	Lia
	Mees Peijnenburg	...	Dirk
	Jesse van Driel	...	Theo
	Dan van Husen	...	Auer
	Ad van Kempen	...	Schafter
	Tygo Gernandt	...	Bertus
	Ben Ramakers	...	Veerman
	Tibo Vandenborre	...	Duitse Soldaat Redding
	Jens Roth	...	Duitse Soldaat 1
	Peter Eberst	...	Duitse Soldaat 2

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Near the end of World War II, 14-year-old Michiel becomes involved with the Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded British soldier. With the conflict coming to an end, Michiel comes of age and learns of the stark difference between adventure fantasy and the ugly realities of war. Written by Pusan International Film Festival

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In 1945 Holland, a boy must choose between good and evil.

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Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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Country:

Netherlands | Belgium

Language:

Dutch | English | German

Release Date:

27 November 2008 (Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Mein Kriegswinter See more »

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€332,082 (Netherlands) (30 November 2008) (95 Screens)

Gross:

$542,860 (USA) (31 July 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Isabella Films B.V., Fu Works, Isabella Films See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

The Netherlands' official submission to 82nd Academy Award's Foreign Language in 2010. Made the shortlist of 9 films. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: (spoiler) When the prisoners are brought out to be shot by the firing squad, they are lined up with their hands tied behind them. When they are shown in the background being shot, their hands are still behind them. Then the camera cuts to them falling after being shot and their hands are free. See more »

Connections

References Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) See more »

Winter in Wartime (2008)
Oorlogswinter (original title)

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