Netherlands / Belgium / Germany / UK,
2006, 139 min
Directed by:
Paul VerhoevenCinematography:
Karl Walter LindenlaubComposer:
Anne DudleyCast:
Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn, Waldemar Kobus, Derek de Lint, Christian Berkel, Dolf de Vries, Peter Blok, Michiel Huisman (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
In the darkest days of World War II, Jewish fugitives attempt to escape occupied Holland only to face a Nazi ambush. Rachel Stein (Carice van Houten) alone survives the attack and joins the Dutch Resistance to avenge her family. She soon confronts the ultimate test: she must infiltrate German headquarters by tempting Captain Ludwig Mÿntze (Sebastian Hoch). In the heat of passion, he uncovers her duplicity...but keeps her secret. Then Rachel's espionage reveals that a murderous traitor lurks within Resistance ranks. Unable to fully trust anyone, Rachel navigates a minefield of deception and becomes an enemy to both sides. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2007 - Best Film not in the English Language
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2007 - Best Foreign Independent
European Film Awards
- 2007 - Carice van Houten (Best Actress)
- 2007 - Paul Verhoeven (Audience Award for Best Film)
German Film Awards
- 2008 - Carice van Houten (Best Female Lead)
- 2008 - Yan Tax (Best Costume Design)
The Saturn Awards
- 2008 - Best International Film
- 2008 - Carice van Houten (Best Actress)
Venice Film Festival
- 2006 - Paul Verhoeven (Golden Lion for Best Film)