Süskind
Completed
Based on a breathtaking true story.
1942. In Nazi occupied Amsterdam, Walter Süskind becomes a member of the Jewish Council. He befriends the SS officer Aus der Fünten and meanwhile joins the Dutch resistance party. With his new position Süskind can save hundreds of children from the transportation to concentration camps, while risking everything he has and the lives of everyone he loves. When Aus der Fünten finds out about Süskinds betrayal, the Nazi takes revenge.
Release | 2012 |
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Genre | War drama |
Language | Dutch |
Cast | Jeroen Spitzenberger, Nynke Beekhuizen, Karl Markovitz, Katja Herbers, Nasrdin Dchar |
Director | Rudolf van den Berg |
Writers | Chris W. Mitchell, Rudolf van den Berg |
Creative producer | Els Rientjes |
Producers | Reinier Selen, Jeroen Koolbergen, San Fu Maltha |
Co-producers | Cadenza Films, VARA |
Sales agent | Beta Cinema |
Distributor | Independent Films |
Composers | Nando Eweg, Bob Zimmerman |
Cinematographer | Guido van Gennep |
Casting Director | Janusz Gosschalk |
Production designer | Hubert Pouille |
Editor | Job ter Burg |
Financiers
Netherlands Film Fund, CoBO Fund, The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Independent Films, Belgian Tax Shelter, EO
Awards & Nominations
2012
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Supporting Actress
winner
2012
Netherlands Film Festival
- Best Production Design
nomination
2012
Netherlands Film Festival
- Best Actor
nomination
2012
Golden and Platin Film, Netherlands
- Golden Film
winner
2013
Jewish FF USA
- Award Best Narrative Feature Film
winner
Festivals
Netherlands Film Festival
Golden and Platin Film, Netherlands
Jewish FF USA