Zwartboek (2006)
Release Year: 2006
Nation: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Black Book, La lista negra, A Espiã, El libro negro, Czarna ksiega
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Writer: Gerard Soeteman, Paul Verhoeven
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: San Fu Maltha, Jeroen Beker, Nadia Khamlichi, Jos van der Linden, Jens Meurer, Frans van Gestel, Andreas Schmid, Teun Hilte, Adrian Politowski, Marcus Schöfer, Carl Woebcken
Companies: Fu Works, AVRO, VIP Medienfonds 4, Egoli Tossell Pictures, Clockwork Pictures, Studio Babelsberg, Motion Investment Group, Motel Films, Hector BV, ContentFilm International
Budget: 21.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: in love with enemy, world war ii, prosecution, netherlands, singer, nazi occupation, 1940s, the hague, dutch resistance
Story
Set in occupied Netherlands during World War II, 'Zwartboek' follows Erik Von Kühnheit (Sebastian Koch), a member of the German SS who becomes infatuated with a Dutch Resistance fighter named Ellis De Vries (Carice van Houten). As the war progresses and Von Kühnheit's obsession grows stronger, he begins to protect De Vries rather than hunt her down. Meanwhile, De Vries uses their relationship to gather intelligence for the Resistance. The film explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships in times of conflict.
Summary
'Zwartboek', directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a Dutch-German co-production that premiered in 2006. The film is set against the backdrop of World War II and the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. It delves into the psychological complexity of its characters and their motivations, as reflected in its title, which translates to 'Black Book'. While sources are limited in providing detailed context or themes beyond what's mentioned in the plot, 'Zwartboek' is known for its exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the nuances of human relationships under duress.
