Black Book
Director Paul Verhoeven covered everything in Hollywood from erotic thrillers to science fiction films, but the return to his native country (and language) proves he can add artful human drama to that list. In the last years of WWII, Jewish singer Rachel is trapped in the Nazi invasion of Holland and her family is murdered. She joins the Dutch Resistance not out of patriotism, but a blinding desire for vengeance that makes her a danger to both sides.
Year: 2006
Genre: Drama, Thrillers & Suspense, War and Anti-War Films, Dutch & Belgian Cinema, Film Festivals 2007
Country: Netherlands
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: Sebastian Koch, Carice Van Houten, Thom Hoffman, Derek De Lint
Duration: 140 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Violence, offensive language and content that may disturb.
Subtitles: Yes
7.8/10
Location in store: Foreign (Netherlands & Belgium)
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