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De uitverkorene

  • TV Movie
  • 20062006
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
475
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De uitverkorene (2006)
  • Drama
The two strictly-religious Van der Laan brothers have been running the Netherlands' most-successful software company for 10 years when their financial manager suddenly leaves the firm. The l... Read allThe two strictly-religious Van der Laan brothers have been running the Netherlands' most-successful software company for 10 years when their financial manager suddenly leaves the firm. The lives of the brothers and their families get turned upside-down when they hire a young hots... Read allThe two strictly-religious Van der Laan brothers have been running the Netherlands' most-successful software company for 10 years when their financial manager suddenly leaves the firm. The lives of the brothers and their families get turned upside-down when they hire a young hotshot financial specialist in order to pursue their goal of bringing the company to the NASD... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
475
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  • Director
    • Theu Boermans
  • Writers
    • Frank Ketelaar(screenplay)
    • Kees Prins(story)
  • Stars
    • Antje Boermans
    • Pierre Bokma
    • Titus Goeman Borgesius
Top credits
  • Director
    • Theu Boermans
  • Writers
    • Frank Ketelaar(screenplay)
    • Kees Prins(story)
  • Stars
    • Antje Boermans
    • Pierre Bokma
    • Titus Goeman Borgesius
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Antje Boermans
    • Estheras Esther
    Pierre Bokma
    Pierre Bokma
    • Peter van der Laanas Peter van der Laan
    Titus Goeman Borgesius
    • Bertas Bert
    Krijn ter Braak
    • Dominee Visseras Dominee Visser
    Sep de Baan
    • Albertas Albert
    Tijn Docter
    • Steven Kuipersas Steven Kuipers
    Pim Duiven
    • Aafjeas Aafje
    Ria Eimers
    • Geerte van der Laanas Geerte van der Laan
    Monic Hendrickx
    Monic Hendrickx
    • Aleid van der Laanas Aleid van der Laan
    Katja Herbers
    Katja Herbers
    • Marthe van der Laanas Marthe van der Laan
    Jannie Houweling
    • Flooras Floor
    Charlie Leuken
    • Davidas David
    Theo Pont
    • Hamersmaas Hamersma
    Kees Prins
    Kees Prins
    • Johanas Johan
    Freek Romijn
    • Geertas Geert
    Angelina Schellen
    • Theaas Thea
    Sjouke Steenwijk
    • Oom Marnixas Oom Marnix
    Theo Struijk
    • Employeeas Employee
    • Director
      • Theu Boermans
    • Writers
      • Frank Ketelaar(screenplay)
      • Kees Prins(story)
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    • Trivia
      The film is a free interpretation of the rise and (especially) decline of the Dutch software company Baan, founded by brothers Jan and Paul Baan. The company ha a strict Christian background was located in Barneveld, in the Veluwe region, from about 1985 to 2000. After a listing on the American stock exchange had been applied for, it turned out that all sorts of financial matters had not been properly arranged; the initial success was based on quicksand. The company was saved from bankruptcy when it was bought by an English company.
    • Goofs
      The congregation sings a hymn hesitantly and rhythmically--a double error in such a strict religious church, songs are sung in full tones, so each tone is equally long and takes several counts. The congregation sings fully and powerfully, especially if it is a jubilee song or psalm of battle. Not surprisingly, the faithful have known these psalms from childhood. Doubts about the text and pitch are unthinkable.
    • Connections
      References SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Dank sei Dir, Herr
      Written by Siegfried Ochs

      Performed by Aafje Heynis

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    9/10
    fantastic movie about the Dutch bible-belt
    Just saw this movie on TV and i think it's fabulous.It's about an IT-company which is founded and run by two brothers,living on the Veluwe, an area known in Holland as very strict in protestant religion(black stocking church is the nickname in Holland)Although the company tries to work with the strict biblical rules, the family finds it difficult to maintain these rules in big business.Based on a real-life scandal in Holland, the movie is very precise in showing the way these people live and try to explain everything through the bible. In one scene even the minister tells the people in church to go in peace and buy shares of the v. d.Laan company. Based on facts the film gives great insides in the way these people do there business and ,most of the time, get away with it.Acting is sublime!It's really the best Dutch movie i saw for quiet some time.
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    • jvdtop
    • Jun 3, 2006

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2006 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Production company
      • IDTV Film
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    • Budget
      • €800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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