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40-45, de Musical
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40-45, de Musical

2025-03-08 · 135 min · ★ 9.0

History · Music · Romance

Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.

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Directors
Frank Van Laecke
Production companies
Studio 100
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released

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Soy KroonSoy KroonLouis Zegers
Dorian BindelsDorian BindelsDirk Zegers
Gaia AikmanLeah Liebman
Niniane EveraertMarie de Jong
Kees BootKees BootEmiel Zegers
Babette van VeenBabette van VeenAnna Zegers
Sjoerd PleijsierSjoerd PleijsierMr Leon
Noah FontijnDaan
Paul VaesAlbert de Weert/Ensemble
Jeroen PhaffJeroen PhaffSchultze/Ensemble
Marleen Van Der LooJulia/Ensemble
Martine de JagerMartine de JagerGerda/Ensemble
Jasper KerkhofAnton Mussert/Ensemble
Sander van Voorst tot VoorstHermans/Ensemble
David SchwarzDe Grauwe/Ensemble
Thijs SnoekWolff/Ensemble
Willemijn van HoltEnsemble
Kim ReizevoortEnsemble
Luuk HaazeEnsemble
Jeroen SigtermanEnsemble

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