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Lily Was Here (film)
''Lily Was Here'' (original title in Dutch: ''De Kassière'', ''The Cashier'') is a 1989 Dutch drama film directed by Ben Verbong. One song from the film's soundtrack, performed by Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart, was later released as a single – "Lily Was Here". Plot Teenager Lily works as a checkout girl at the local supermarket. She becomes pregnant, but before the child is born, the black father is attacked by a gang of thugs and killed. Following his death, she flees to the city, where she soon finds herself under the wings of a pimp, Ted. Escaping Ted, she commences a one-woman spree of thefts, culminating in running from the police and the press. In the end, Lily is forced to choose between freedom and her baby. Cast * Marion van Thijn ...Lily * Thom Hoffman ... Arend * Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh ... Ted * Truus te Selle ... Lily's Mother * Con Meyer ...Sjaak * Monique van de Ven ...Midwife Conny * Hans Kesting ... Piccolo * Kees Hulst ... Emile * ... Helen Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Verbong
Ben Verbong (born 2 July 1949) is a Dutch film director and screenwriter. He has directed 18 films since 1981. His debut film ''The Girl with the Red Hair'' was entered into the 32nd Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''The Girl with the Red Hair'' (1981) * ''De Kassière'' (1989) * ''The Indecent Woman'' (1991) * ''De Flat'' (1994) * ''Charlotte Sophie Bentinck (film), Charlotte Sophie Bentinck'' (1996) * ' (2005) * ''The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music'' (2015) * ''Toen ik je zag'' (2023) References External links * 1949 births Living people Dutch film directors Dutch male screenwriters Dutch screenwriters People from Tegelen {{Netherlands-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lily Was Here
"Lily Was Here" is an instrumental duet by English musician David A. Stewart and Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer. It was released as a single in 1989 from the soundtrack of the same name for the Dutch movie ''De Kassière'', also known by the English title ''Lily Was Here''. The song reached number one in the Netherlands and became a top-twenty hit in several other European countries, Australia, and the United States. Background David A. Stewart invited Candy Dulfer, who had not previously released any of her material, to play the saxophone on this instrumental. The single became a major hit and stayed at the number one position for five weeks in the Netherlands. Because of this success, the single was also released in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States where it became a hit as well, reaching number six in the UK and even rising to number 11 in the tough U.S. market. The success of this instrumental encouraged Dulfer to compose music for her own album, which she t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Ben Verbong
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Dutch-language Films
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1989 Films
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Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop duo consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They were both previously in The Tourists, a band which broke up in 1980. The duo released their first studio album, '' In the Garden'', in 1981 to little success, but went on to achieve global acclaim when their second album ''Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'', was released in 1983. The title track became a worldwide hit, reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart and #6 in Australia, before hitting #1 in Canada and the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The duo went on to release a string of hit singles and albums, including "Love Is a Stranger", "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" and "Here Comes the Rain Again", before they split up in 1990. Stewart became a sought-after record producer, while Lennox began a solo recording career in 1992 with her debut album ''Diva''. After almost a decade apart, Eurythmics reunited to record their ninth album, ''Peace'', released in late 1999. They reunited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Van Thijn
Eduard van Thijn (; 16 August 1934 – 19 December 2021) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA) and historian. He was a member of the Municipal Council of Amsterdam (1962–1971), member of the House of Representatives (1967–1981; 1982–1983), Minister of the Interior (1981–1982; 1994), Mayor of Amsterdam (1983–1994), and member of the Senate (1999–2007). Van Thijn was also a prolific author, having written more than a dozen books since 1977 about politics, the history of the Jews during World War II, the history of socialism and several autobiographies. He was known for his abilities as a manager and ''policy wonk''. He continued to comment on political affairs until his retirement in 2017 and holds the distinction as the longest-serving Mayor of Amsterdam after World War II with 10 years. Early life Van Thijn was born on 16 August 1934 in Amsterdam to Jewish parents who in 1943 were held in the Westerbork transit camp. Van Thijn attended the Amsterdams L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Kesting
Hans Kesting (born 6 October 1960) is a Dutch actor. He appeared in more than fifty films since 1987. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1996. In 2016 he was awarded the Louis d'Or The Louis d'or () is any number of French coins first introduced by Louis XIII in 1640. The name derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on one side of the coin; the French royal coat of arms is on the reverse. The coin was rep ....https://tga.nl/media/acteurs/persknipsels_acteurs_ivo/050625_volkskrant_kesting.pdf Selected filmography Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1987 ''Tree from the tropics'' - Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1987 ''Ismene or the blinded tumbler'' - Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1987 ''Edward ll'' - Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1988 ''In the loneliness of the cotton fields''- Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1988 ''Back in the desert''- Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1990 ''Ballet'' - Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1992 ''The sequel''- Toneelgroep Amsterdam *1993 ''Count your blessings'' - Toneelgroep Amste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monique Van De Ven
Monica Maria Theresia "Monique" van de Ven (; born 28 July 1952) is a Dutch actress and director. Life and career From 1973 until 1988 she was married to Dutch cinematographer and director Jan de Bont, with whom she lived in Los Angeles for a number of years. She is now married to actor and writer Edwin de Vries. Her film debut as an actress was in ''Turkish Delight'' in 1973. This film was an immediate breakthrough for her acting career. The Paul Verhoeven film was nominated for an Academy Award and was chosen as the best Dutch film of the century. Thirteen years later she played in the Oscar-winning film '' The Assault''. Apart from acting in feature films she also performs in Dutch television series and commercials. In 1996 she directed the short film ''Mama's Proefkonijn'' (English translation: 'Mama's Guinea Pig'); her first feature film as a director '' Summer Heat'' (''Zomerhitte'') was released 2008. Filmography Actress *''Turkish Delight'' (1973) *''Dakota'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coen Van Vrijberghe De Coningh
Coenraad Lodewijk Dirk "Coen" van Vrijberghe de Coningh (November 12, 1950 – November 15, 1997) was a Dutch actor, musician, composer, record producer and television presenter. Biography Born in Amsterdam to actor Cruys Voorbergh and the younger brother of artist Emmy van Vrijberghe de Coningh, he enrolled at the Academy of Theatre and Dance at the age of 17. He also played the guitar in high school. After graduation, De Coningh made his stage debut as a background singer and dancer in plays written by Annie M. G. Schmidt and Harry Bannink and he appeared in a cabaret sketch by Rients Gratama in the mid-1970s. He also served as the host of the NCRV show ''Showroom'' from 1977 until 1980. On screen, De Coningh appeared in the 1989 film ''Lily Was Here''. Before the film, he originally shortened his name to "Van Vrijberghe" as he felt his name was too long for movie posters. He was however, best known to Dutch audiences for his role as Johnnie Flodder in the television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thom Hoffman
Thomas Antonius Cornelis Ancion (born 3 March 1957), known by the pseudonym Thom Hoffman, is a Dutch actor and photographer.Note: parts of this article have been translated from the Dutch version of this page. Biography Hoffman acts mainly in serious roles, especially those of complicated characters. His film debut was '' Luger'' under director Theo van Gogh in 1982 and since then has played more than twenty roles in films and TV series. He calls himself "more of a hard worker than a good actor"; he never studied formally to become an actor. Since 1991 he has worked in photography, also without professional training. Hoffman married actress Giam Kwee on 30 July 2005. Partial filmography * 1981 '' Luger'' as Chris Luger * 1982 ''Sprong naar de liefde'' as Freddy * 1983 '' The Fourth Man'' as Herman * 1984 ''De Witte Waan'' as Lazlo * 1985 ''Pervola, sporen in de sneeuw'' as Ron * 1986 '' Als in een Roes'' Diederik Van Avezaat * 1986 ''45º parallelo'' as Tom * 1986 ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candy Dulfer
Candy Dulfer (born 19 September 1969) is a Dutch jazz and pop saxophonist. She is the daughter of jazz saxophonist Hans Dulfer. She began playing at age six and founded her band Funky Stuff when she was fourteen. Her debut album ''Saxuality'' (1990) received a Grammy nomination. She has performed and recorded with Hans Dulfer, Prince, Dave Stewart, Van Morrison, Angie Stone, Maceo Parker and Rick Braun and has performed live with Alan Parsons (1995), Pink Floyd (1990), and Tower of Power (2014). She hosted the Dutch television series ''Candy Meets...'' (2007), in which she interviewed musicians. In 2013, she became a judge in the 5th season of the Dutch version of ''X Factor''. Early life Dulfer was born on 19 September 1969 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She began playing the drums at the age of five.Candy Dulfer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
