FAQ

Yes. Zwartboek (Ze-WAHRT-bOAk) and Black Book have the same meaning.

The Germans occupied The Netherlands from 1940 to 1945. Although the film is not specific about which part of this time, the extent of the German occupation shown and Paul Verhoeven's commitment to realism would mean the events stretch for at least two years. The real-world timings of the events in the final act of the film, in the wake of the liberation in April 1945, and the subsequently announced surrender of German forces in September 1945, would add roughly six months to the timeline. Realistically, the events would take at least three years, although two and a half is a possibility.

Aside from being about Dutch resistance fighters in World War II, none.

Worth noting is that Soldaat van Oranje is based on the autobiography of the same name by Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema. This writer has not read it, but it is entirely possible, even likely, that the story of Rachel has been spliced together from Roelfzema's stories about women in the resistance.

The opening & closing scenes of the movie take place in 1956 Israel. During that time, the Suez Crisis began. You can read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Crisis.