With Great Joy
Met grote blijdschap
Synopsis
By accident, Luc discovers the whereabouts of his brother Ad, who mysteriously disappeared fifteen years before. As it turns out, he is living with Els, secluded from the rest of the world, on a farm. Luc decides to stay a few days, even though he and his wife Mieke are not welcome at first. After a while, Mieke heads home. Also, Luc hears strange sounds coming from a barn at the farm. He decides to investigate the matter. He discovers a secret that Ad and Els have been hiding for years.
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Renée Soutendijk
Els
Jack Wouterse
Ad Sipkes
Marnie Blok
Vrouw in auto
Pierre Dherte
Gendarme
Michael Israel
Archivaris
Anne Sophie Mariage
Berengere
Han Oldigs
Man in auto
Camilla Siegertsz
Mieke Sipkes
Jaap Spijkers
Luc Sipkes
Peter Knip
Thomas (voice)
Redmar Merkies
Kind in buik
Laurien van den Broeck
Dochtertje in auto
Willem van den Broeck
Zoontje in auto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lodewijk Crijns
- Screenplay & Story
- Lodewijk Crijns, Kim van Kooten
- Original Score
- Fons Merkies
- Original Title
- Met grote blijdschap
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Motel Films, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lodewijk Crijns
Lodewijk Crijns, Kim van Kooten
Fons Merkies
Menno Boerema
Jeroen Beker, Frans van Gestel
Department Leadership Roster
Lodewijk Crijns
Director
Lodewijk Crijns
Writer
Kim van Kooten
Writer
Jeroen Beker
Producer
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Menno Boerema
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is With Great Joy about?
By accident, Luc discovers the whereabouts of his brother Ad, who mysteriously disappeared fifteen years before. As it turns out, he is living with Els, secluded from the rest of the world, on a farm. Luc decides to stay a few days, even though he and his wife Mieke are not welcome at first. After a while, Mieke heads home. Also, Luc hears strange sounds coming from a barn at the farm. He decides to investigate the matter. He discovers a secret that Ad and Els have been hiding for years.
Who directed With Great Joy?
With Great Joy was directed by Lodewijk Crijns.
Who stars in With Great Joy?
The principal cast of With Great Joy includes Renée Soutendijk, Jack Wouterse, Marnie Blok, Pierre Dherte, Michael Israel.
When was With Great Joy released and how long is it?
With Great Joy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for With Great Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for With Great Joy was composed by Fons Merkies.
What is the age rating and content advisory for With Great Joy?
With Great Joy holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).