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. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the

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at the

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, but was not accepted as a nominee. Leading roles were played by

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and

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. The film won two

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awards: best film, best actor (Thom Hoffman).

Plot

The film follows Frits van Egters in the days before New Years 1947.

Cast

as Frits van Egters *

as Father * Viviane de Muynck as Mother *

as Maurits

References

External links

* Dutch biographical drama films 1989 films Films based on Dutch novels Films set in the Netherlands Netherlands in fiction 1980s Dutch-language films {{Netherlands-film-stub

Plot

Cast

See also

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