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The Forgotten Battle

Original title: De slag om de Schelde
  • 20202020
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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The Forgotten Battle (2020)
1944, the Second World War. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Scheldt. Their choices differ, but their goal is the same: freedom.
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1944, the Second World War. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Schelde. Their choic... Read all1944, the Second World War. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Schelde. Their choices differ, but their goal is the same: freedom.1944, the Second World War. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Schelde. Their choices differ, but their goal is the same: freedom.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,623
302
  • Director
    • Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
  • Writers
    • Paula van der Oest(screenplay)
    • Jesse Maiman(story by)
    • Pauline van Mantgem(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Gijs Blom
    • Jamie Flatters
    • Susan Radder
  • Director
    • Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
  • Writers
    • Paula van der Oest(screenplay)
    • Jesse Maiman(story by)
    • Pauline van Mantgem(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Gijs Blom
    • Jamie Flatters
    • Susan Radder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 280User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations

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    Trailer 1:56
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    DE SLAG OM DE SCHELDE - Official Dutch Trailer - Dutch Subs
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    Photos70

    The Forgotten Battle (2020)
    Tom Felton, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Scott Reid, Jamie Flatters, and Coen Bril in The Forgotten Battle (2020)
    Ronald Kalter in The Forgotten Battle (2020)
    Gijs Blom in The Forgotten Battle (2020)
    Tom Felton and Jamie Flatters in The Forgotten Battle (2020)
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    Gijs Blom
    Gijs Blom
    • Marinus van Staveren
    Jamie Flatters
    Jamie Flatters
    • William Sinclair
    Susan Radder
    Susan Radder
    • Teuntje Visser
    Jan Bijvoet
    Jan Bijvoet
    • Doctor Visser
    Tom Felton
    Tom Felton
    • Tony Turner
    Coen Bril
    Coen Bril
    • Henk Schneijder
    Theo Barklem-Biggs
    Theo Barklem-Biggs
    • John
    Scott Reid
    Scott Reid
    • Nigel
    Marthe Schneider
    Marthe Schneider
    • Janna
    Ronald Kalter
    • Dirk Visser
    Hajo Bruins
    • Mayor Oostveen
    Justus von Dohnányi
    Justus von Dohnányi
    • Oberst Berghof
    Joep Paddenburg
    Joep Paddenburg
    • Lucas
    Mark van Eeuwen
    Mark van Eeuwen
    • Pim den Oever
    Vincent van den Berg
    • Jobse Brother 1
    Sytse Faber
    Sytse Faber
    • Jobse Brother 2
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    • Baker
    Bianca Krijgsman
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    • Director
      • Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
    • Writers
      • Paula van der Oest(screenplay) (story by)
      • Jesse Maiman(story by)
      • Pauline van Mantgem(co-writer)
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    • Trivia
      Filming the battle scenes in the Netherlands turned out to be near-impossible due to all kinds of environmental issues (certain wild animal populations that couldn't be disturbed, no permission for explosive effects, etc.). Another problem was that modern windmills had been placed around the original site of the titular battle, and money spent on digitally removing them would be better spent on adding planes or destroyed villages. The problem was solved by going to Lithuania, which offers tax benefits for movie productions. A piece of unused farmland was rented there from a farmer, who told production that they could do with it as they pleased. An entire dam was built there specifically for the battle scene.
    • Goofs
      The animated battle/front line map depicted near the beginning of the film shows Canadian military units depicted with a red and white maple leaf flag. This flag did not become Canada's flag until 1965. In 1944 the Canadian flag was the red ensign (a mostly red flag with the Union Jack in one corner and a Coat of Arms).
    • Quotes

      Tony Turner: We're not giving ourselves up. If we do that, we're as good as dead. I'd rather drown.

      John: That's easy for you to say, you're going to die anyway.

      Tony Turner: Maybe, John. But not today.

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      Featured in Twee voor twaalf: Episode dated 7 October 2022 (2022)

    User reviews280

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    9/10
    Intimate Award-Winning Dutch Film on the "Battle of the Scheldt" in WWII (*Most of the dialogue is in English)
    Based on true events in Belgium/Netherlands of Allies recapturing the Port Of Antwerp, and the battle to expel the Germans forces still holding onto the critical North Sea seaport channel (the Scheldt) near the end of WWII in Europe.

    The film takes it to the ground and personal level, focused on three young protagonists, a British glider pilot, a Dutch-born German solder, and a Dutch civilian girl.

    The film is excellent in every regard, winning multiple Dutch film festival awards including Best Film of 2020.

    An intimate portrayal of characters based on true events, this film holds back nothing in telling its story.

    I'll leave the synopsis at that so as not to give away too much detail, but worth the view for certain.

    Photography, direction, sound editing, casting, acting, battle scenes, and even the thankfully subtle soundtrack fill are all spot on excellent.

    *Approximately two-thirds of the dialogue is in English, appropriately interspersed with German and Dutch and clear subtitles, making it an easy watch even for those who avoid subtitle films.

    One of the best foreign (Dutch) WWII films you will find, and I highly recommend seeing it.
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    • Jan 24, 2022

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official Netflix
      • Production Company
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trận chiến sông Scheldt
    • Filming locations
      • Lithuania
    • Production companies
      • Levitate Film
      • Caviar Films
      • Evangelische Omroep (EO)
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    • Budget
      • €14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,000,546
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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