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Borgman

  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
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Jan Bijvoet in Borgman (2013)
Trailer for Borgman
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
A vagrant enters the lives of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare in the process.A vagrant enters the lives of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare in the process.A vagrant enters the lives of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare in the process.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alex van Warmerdam
  • Writer
    • Alex van Warmerdam
  • Stars
    • Jan Bijvoet
    • Hadewych Minis
    • Jeroen Perceval
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alex van Warmerdam
  • Writer
    • Alex van Warmerdam
  • Stars
    • Jan Bijvoet
    • Hadewych Minis
    • Jeroen Perceval
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos3

    Borgman
    Trailer 2:13
    Borgman
    Borgman
    Trailer 2:13
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    Clip 1:08
    Borgman

    Photos92

    Jan Bijvoet, Annet Malherbe, Hadewych Minis, and Jeroen Perceval in Borgman (2013)
    Pierre Bokma, Benjamin Boe Rasmussen, and Reinout Scholten van Aschat in Borgman (2013)
    Tom Dewispelaere and Alex van Warmerdam in Borgman (2013)
    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen in Borgman (2013)
    Tom Dewispelaere, Alex van Warmerdam, Dirkje van der Pijl, Elve Lijbaart, and Pieter-Bas de Waard in Borgman (2013)
    Hadewych Minis in Borgman (2013)
    Hadewych Minis and Jeroen Perceval in Borgman (2013)
    Jan Bijvoet in Borgman (2013)
    Jan Bijvoet, Hadewych Minis, and Jeroen Perceval in Borgman (2013)
    Jan Bijvoet, Annet Malherbe, Hadewych Minis, Alex van Warmerdam, Marc van Warmerdam, and Jeroen Perceval at an event for Borgman (2013)
    Alex van Warmerdam at an event for Borgman (2013)
    Annet Malherbe at an event for Borgman (2013)

    Top cast

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    Jan Bijvoet
    Jan Bijvoet
    • Camiel Borgmanas Camiel Borgman
    Hadewych Minis
    Hadewych Minis
    • Marinaas Marina
    Jeroen Perceval
    Jeroen Perceval
    • Richardas Richard
    Alex van Warmerdam
    Alex van Warmerdam
    • Ludwigas Ludwig
    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    • Stineas Stine
    Eva van de Wijdeven
    • Ilonkaas Ilonka
    Annet Malherbe
    Annet Malherbe
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Tom Dewispelaere
    Tom Dewispelaere
    • Pascalas Pascal
    Elve Lijbaart
    • Isoldeas Isolde
    Dirkje van der Pijl
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Pieter-Bas de Waard
    • Leoas Leo
    Gene Bervoets
    Gene Bervoets
    • Gardeneras Gardener
    Ariane Schluter
    Ariane Schluter
    • Gardener's Wifeas Gardener's Wife
    Mike Weerts
    • Arthur Stornebrinkas Arthur Stornebrink
    Pierre Bokma
    Pierre Bokma
    • Priestas Priest
    Mees van Warmerdam
    • Acolyteas Acolyte
    Benjamin Boe Rasmussen
    • Man with Dogas Man with Dog
    Reinout Scholten van Aschat
    • Man with Spearas Man with Spear
    • Director
      • Alex van Warmerdam
    • Writer
      • Alex van Warmerdam
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although never stated in the film, the behavior of Borgman closely resembles that of an "alp", a nightmare demon from German folklore.
    • Goofs
      In one of the first scenes when the kids go to bed, it's clearly bright outside and in the middle of the day. In the next scene it's night.
    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with the caption: And they descended upon the earth to strengthen their ranks.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Let's Call This
      Written and performed by Thelonious Monk

    User reviews80

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Dark, funny and beautiful
    I will try not to give too much away and just describe the general tone of this movie. Which is the best part: the dark, slightly uncomfortable tone is set from the moment of first contact between Marina and Camiel. Some people will probably say that it's too weird or creepy, but I don't share this opinion. It has some totally weird moments, but all those moments are funny at the same time.

    The perfect mixture of beautiful camera shots, dark moments and also a lot of humor makes this my favorite Alex van Warmerdam movie. And probably one of my favorite Dutch movies of all times (which is not thát hard considering the quality of the average Dutch movie, but still)!
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    • sanderbruggeman
    • Oct 21, 2013

    FAQ2

    • What are the dogs shown in the movie?
    • Are Borgman and his friends normal humans?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2013 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
      • Denmark
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bela
    • Filming locations
      • Bloemendaal, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Graniet Film BV
      • NTR
      • Epidemic
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €3,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,474
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,317
      • Jun 8, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,052,010
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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