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Black Book

Original title: Zwartboek
  • 2006
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
79K
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Carice van Houten, Michiel Huisman, and Sebastian Koch in Black Book (2006)
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In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.

  • Director
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Writers
    • Gerard Soeteman
    • Paul Verhoeven
  • Stars
    • Carice van Houten
    • Sebastian Koch
    • Thom Hoffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,282
    106
    • Director
      • Paul Verhoeven
    • Writers
      • Gerard Soeteman
      • Paul Verhoeven
    • Stars
      • Carice van Houten
      • Sebastian Koch
      • Thom Hoffman
    • 275User reviews
    • 232Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 13 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten
    • Rachel Stein…
    Sebastian Koch
    Sebastian Koch
    • Ludwig Müntze
    Thom Hoffman
    Thom Hoffman
    • Hans Akkermans
    Halina Reijn
    Halina Reijn
    • Ronnie
    Waldemar Kobus
    Waldemar Kobus
    • Günther Franken
    Derek de Lint
    Derek de Lint
    • Gerben Kuipers
    Christian Berkel
    Christian Berkel
    • Gen. Käutner
    Dolf de Vries
    • Wim Smaal - Notary
    Peter Blok
    Peter Blok
    • Van Gein
    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Rob
    Ronald Armbrust
    • Tim Kuipers
    Frank Lammers
    Frank Lammers
    • Kees
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    • Joop
    Johnny de Mol
    Johnny de Mol
    • Theo
    Xander Straat
    • Maarten
    Diana Dobbelman
    • Mrs. Smaal
    Rixt Leddy
    • Anny
    Lidewij Mahler
    • Linda
    • Director
      • Paul Verhoeven
    • Writers
      • Gerard Soeteman
      • Paul Verhoeven
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Most actors speak more than one language in the film. Carice van Houten speaks four languages fluently in the course of the film: Hebrew in the scenes in Israel, German with Nazi soldiers, English with Canadian army personnel and Dutch for the majority of the film.
    • Goofs
      A torch is used to cut the hinges off of a metal door during the rescue scene. When the door is removed, it is handled right next to the cut hinge. In reality, the metal would be so hot it would be impossible to handle without serious injury.
    • Quotes

      Rachel Stein aka Ellis de Vries: I never knew this would happen. To fear the liberation...

    • Connections
      Edited into Zwartboek: The Special (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Ich bin die fesche Lola
      Music by Friedrich Hollaender (as Friedrich Hollaender)

      Lyrics by Robert Liebmann

      Performed by Carice van Houten

      (c) 1930 by Ufaton-verlagsgesellschaft mbH (BMG Music Publishing Germany), Munich

    User reviews275

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    9/10
    Hold on for an epic thrill ride
    I attended the North American premiere of "Black Book" at the Toronto International Film Festival. Although my main interest lies in independent film, and I did see many indies as well as foreign films and documentaries in Toronto, I also saw a few of the "Gala" selections. Of those "big movies" on my list, the one which impressed me the most was this Dutch production from Paul Verhoeven. Set in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II, the film centers around a young Jewish woman named Rachel, who changes her name (and hair, and personality, and more) to Ellis and enters an odyssey of determination and sheer luck in an effort to survive what would otherwise be certain death.

    Make no mistake about it: this is an epic in the true sense of the word. The visuals are stunning. Everything about the production from the sound to the effects to the score says "big budget." The story is chock full of more twists and turns than just about any film I've seen in this genre. And just when you think that, perhaps, Verhoeven is beginning to stretch the bounds of credulity, you realize (at the end credits, if not before) that "Black Book" is based on fact.

    Most of all, the film's power is due to the magnificent acting of Carice van Houten. Her Rachel/Ellis is a character so unique, so original, that it holds up against the great heroines of contemporary cinema. Combine her marvelous performance with a wonderful story and superb production values and you end up with a thrill ride from start to finish. "Black Book" left me breathless.
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    • Sep 25, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 18, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Netherlands)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • German
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Cuốn Sổ Đen
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Fu Works
      • Egoli Tossell Pictures
      • Clockwork Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $21,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,398,532
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $112,521
      • Apr 8, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,768,563
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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