Bloedbroeders
Completed
Based on true events of an infamous murder case from the early 1960s.
Simon, a 16-year-old boy is desperately trying to be friends with Arnout and Victor Van Riebeeck, two brothers from a wealthy family. He manages to become part of their clique. Then Ronnie, a petty thief, cunningly manages to blackmail the boys. Ronnie is on the run from the police, and convinces the boys to give him shelter and hide him from the law in the attic of the Van Riebeeck villa. Ronnie spends over five weeks in the attic without anyone else being aware of the uninvited houseguest. That is, until the family goes on holiday.
English Title | Blood Brothers |
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Release | 2008 |
Genre | Psychological drama |
Language | Dutch |
Cast | Erik van Heijningen, Matthijs van de Sande Bakhuyzen, Derk Stenvers, Betty Schuurman, Pierre Bokma |
Director | Arno Dierickx |
Writers | Bert Bouma, Jan Bernard Bussemaker |
Producers | Reinier Selen, Edwin van Meurs |
Co-producers | AVRO, Zoo Pictures |
Int. Rights holder | Rinkel Film |
Sales agent | Rinkel Film |
Distributor | Benelux Film Distributors |
Composer | John Hoogewijs |
Cinematographer | Renaat Lambeets |
Casting Directors | Job Castelijn, Janusz Gosschalk, Martha Mojet |
Production designer | Vincent de Pater |
Editor | Wouter Jansen |
Financiers
CoBo Fund, The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Dutch Cultural Media Fund, Rotterdam Film Fund
Awards & Nominations
2009
Ourense Independent Film Festival
- Carlos Vela Award Best Director
winner
2008
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Best Music
nomination
2008
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Best Production Design
nomination
2008
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Best Supporting Actor
nomination
2008
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Best Actor
nomination
2008
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Best Director
nomination
Festivals
Berlin European Film Market
Montreal World Film Festival
San Sebastian Film Festival
Pantallia Pinamar Film Festival
Guadalajara Film Festival
Youth Film Festival BUFF, Malmö
Rome Independent Film Festival