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Winter in Wartime

Original title: Oorlogswinter
  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
13K
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Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
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.
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In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a teenage boy gets involved in the Dutch Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded RAF pilot.In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a teenage boy gets involved in the Dutch Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded RAF pilot.In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a teenage boy gets involved in the Dutch Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded RAF pilot.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
13K
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  • Director
    • Martin Koolhoven
  • Writers
    • Martin Koolhoven(screenplay)
    • Paul Jan Nelissen(screenplay)
    • Jan Terlouw(novel)
  • Stars
    • Martijn Lakemeier
    • Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Yorick van Wageningen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Koolhoven
  • Writers
    • Martin Koolhoven(screenplay)
    • Paul Jan Nelissen(screenplay)
    • Jan Terlouw(novel)
  • Stars
    • Martijn Lakemeier
    • Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Yorick van Wageningen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 9 nominations

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    Winter in Wartime
    Trailer 2:06
    Winter in Wartime

    Photos40

    Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Jamie Campbell Bower and Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Yorick van Wageningen and Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Raymond Thiry and Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Anneke Blok and Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Dan van Husen in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Ben Ramakers in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Ad van Kempen in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Yorick van Wageningen in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Jamie Campbell Bower in Oorlogswinter (2008)
    Tygo Gernandt and Martijn Lakemeier in Oorlogswinter (2008)

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    Martijn Lakemeier
    Martijn Lakemeier
    • Michielas Michiel
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Jackas Jack
    Yorick van Wageningen
    Yorick van Wageningen
    • Oom Benas Oom Ben
    Raymond Thiry
    Raymond Thiry
    • Johanas Johan
    Melody Klaver
    Melody Klaver
    • Ericaas Erica
    Anneke Blok
    • Liaas Lia
    Mees Peijnenburg
    • Dirkas Dirk
    Jesse van Driel
    • Theoas Theo
    Dan van Husen
    Dan van Husen
    • Aueras Auer
    Ad van Kempen
    • Schafteras Schafter
    Tygo Gernandt
    Tygo Gernandt
    • Bertusas Bertus
    Ben Ramakers
    • Veermanas Veerman
    Tibo Vandenborre
    Tibo Vandenborre
    • Duitse Soldaat Reddingas Duitse Soldaat Redding
    Jens Roth
    • Duitse Soldaat 1as Duitse Soldaat 1
    Peter Eberst
    Peter Eberst
    • Duitse Soldaat 2as Duitse Soldaat 2
    Peter Post
    Peter Post
    • Duitse Soldaat Gemeentehuisas Duitse Soldaat Gemeentehuis
    Daniël Gellvoet
    • Soldaat in Gemeentehuisas Soldaat in Gemeentehuis
    • (as Daniel Gellvoet)
    Emile Jansen
    Emile Jansen
    • Meneer Knopperas Meneer Knopper
    • Director
      • Martin Koolhoven
    • Writers
      • Martin Koolhoven(screenplay)
      • Paul Jan Nelissen(screenplay)
      • Jan Terlouw(novel)
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    Storyline

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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. —Pusan International Film Festival
    • nazi occupied netherlands
    • nazi occupation
    • teenage boy
    • collaborator
    • horse
    • 54 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In 1945 Holland, a boy must choose between good and evil.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      One of 2008's biggest hits in its native Netherlands, where it outgrossed Twilight (2008) and The Dark Knight (2008).
    • Goofs
      When Jack and Erica are walking over the bridge near the end of the film, they are actually walking to the wrong side of the river. The wooden pylons in the water are on the side of the Veluwe, the woods in which Jack's plane crashed. Jack wanted to go to Zwolle, which is on the side Michiel is watching Jack and his sister cross the bridge.
    • Connections
      Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #5.9 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      BACCARA
      Composer (Componist): Ferry Barendse

      Performed by (Uitgevoerd door): The Ramblers

      Publisher (Uitgeverij): Editions Charles Bens / Strengholt Music Group

      Label: Dureco / Strengholt Music

      © Isabella Films / Fu Works

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An Oscar contender
    I recently saw this at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival where the film's director Martin Koolhoven was on hand at my screening for an audience Q&A following the film. Based on the Dutch novel by Jan Terlouw the story takes place in January of 1945 in Nazi-occupied Holland. In the novel the central character Michiel (Martijn Lakemeir) is 16, here he is 14, and is looking for a chance to help the underground resistance movement. His favorite uncle, Ben (yorick van Wageningen) is a member of the resistance and has come to live with Michiel's family. Michiel's father (Raymond Thiry) is the mayor of the German occupied village and his teenaged sister Erica (Melody Klauer) works as a nurse. A neighbor of Michiel asks him to deliver an envelope on behalf of the resistance and soon he is in over his his head in espionage and the war and an effort to help Jack (Jamie Campbell Bower), a downed and injured American pilot hiding out in the forest outside of the village. With noted veteran German actor Dan van Husen as the commander of the village's occupying army. Excellent cinematography from Guido van Gennep and a great looking film thanks to art director Darius Bastys and production designer Floris Vos this is a good film and has made the eight film short list to the 82nd Academy Awards as the Netherlands official submission for Best foreign Language Film. Some of the acting seems a little stiff and the film could use more tension but I would recommend it and give it an 8.5 out of 10. I'm sure this will be playing in American art house theaters in 2010.
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    • Jan 22, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2008 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Netherlands)
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Krigsvinter
    • Filming locations
      • Lithuania
    • Production companies
      • Isabella Films B.V.
      • Fu Works
      • Isabella Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $543,100
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,937
      • Mar 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,275,806
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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