Movies and TvShows featuring "rotterdam-netherlands" theme.
During the aftermath of World War II, a Dutch resistance hero is accused of art forgery and must prove his innocence in a court trial. The film explores themes of collaboration with Nazis, post-war justice, and the power of art.
Amy is a documentary that explores the life and career of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. The film delves into her struggles with addiction, fame, and mental illness, ultimately leading to her tragic death at the age of 27.
In Soul Assassin, a hitman in Rotterdam, Netherlands, uncovers a conspiracy that leads him down a dangerous path. As he delves deeper, he discovers secrets that put his life at risk and force him to confront his traumatic past.
History teacher Jurre and public prosecutor Sarah each battle the criminal world in their own way. Although the two have been married for years, they keep their double life a secret from each other in order to protect each other and their family. The situation is getting more and more dangerous and their children are no longer safe either.
Little Crumb tells the story of a young boy who is hit by a car and ends up in an orphanage. Determined to find his family and a place to call home, he embarks on a journey filled with friendship, love, and hope. Set in 1920s Rotterdam, this movie portrays the resilience and strength of a young boy in the face of adversity.
A mild-mannered stamp maker searches for the man who slept with his wife. Disguised as a customer, he approaches the man.
In the harbor of Rotterdam, an action group called "Redpeace" discovers illegal weapon transports. Those are executed by shipping-trade Kusters Shipping Company. The discovery is annoying for Ann Kusters, the wife of Erik Kusters. She functions as a translator with the European parliament. It gets even worse when Ann is discovered and photographed while she's having an intimate rendez-vous with a french politician, whose investigating the illegal weapon transports. Short after, the man is found dead...
Schalcken the Painter tells the chilling tale of a young artist named Gerrit Schalcken, who becomes haunted by a ghostly apparition after entering into an arranged marriage.
Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer is a documentary film from 1943 that explores the reasons behind World War II and the use of propaganda to manipulate public opinion. It examines the motivations of Nazi Germany and its collaborators, as well as the actions of the Allied forces. The film highlights the importance of understanding the tactics used in war propaganda and the impact they can have on society.
Lena is a 17-year-old girl living in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She tries to escape her dysfunctional family and finds herself caught up in a world of casual sex, drugs, and despair. As she navigates through adolescence, Lena must learn to trust and find her own identity.
A mosaic film about a group of people in the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands strugging with loneliness, hope and love.
A young ambitious claims assessor investigates a multi million dollar marine insurance fraud.
The Bridge is a documentary short film that showcases the construction of a lift bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1928. The film provides a glimpse into the process of building the bridge, highlighting the innovative technology and industrial design used. It also depicts the bustling traffic, including steam trains and railroad bridges, that relied on this important piece of infrastructure in the 1920s.
A young boy comes of age in a Mumbai slum while dealing with his long-suffering mother and violent father, in this gently observational portrait crafted in the tradition of the great neorealist classics. (TIFF)
Dexter's controlled life gets thrown into confusion when a girl appears on his work that looks exactly like his girlfriend Stella. At home his beloved Stella doesn't understand what's going on and she starts questioning their relationship. Dexter's life deteriorates furthermore: traffic bills keep coming in, he is banned from his trusted working place, Stella breaks up with him, and his boss sends him on an immediate leave. When Dexter has crashed several cars, he is arrested by the police and taken to hospital. There he is told that a stroke has caused him a brain damage in his right hemisphere. Consequently he doesn't see left anymore and his sense of reality has been affected: he sees the same people everywhere. Dexter has to learn to live in a world wherein people look alike.
Bettina and Marcus, a passionate couple, live in a canteen in the middle of a vast field with endless lines of pylons. Marcus, trying to set up his own business, works as a foreman in the maintenance of these power-lines. Bettina, bored and longing for a better life, runs the canteen for the workingmen. Their 9-years-old daughter Tessa, wanders the industrial area, looking for bits and pieces to occupy her mind, skipping school whenever she can. When Marcus hires a Hungarian engineer, Szabolcs, to become part of his company, their unconventional way of living takes a new turn. A tragic accident although will shatter everyones pursuit of happiness.
Documentary of a 1970 rock concert held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
In Holland, a group of Armenian terrorists have swung into action, murdering a Turkish intelligence agent and holding his son for ransom. As the battle of wits between the terrorists and the Dutch police plays itself out, an author from Armenia living in Rotterdam finds himself following the events as he thinks back on his life in his homeland, indulging in fantasies about his past, his future, and his obsessions.
The Dutch football team has just released the heroic World Cup final lost to archrival West Germany. The whole country is in mourning and Jaap Kooijman throws out of sheer frustration the brand new TV out the window. This event is the prelude to an equally comical , exciting and touching family film.