Tegendraads
Synopsis
Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
Top Cast
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Emma Josten
Johanna
Mehdi Meskar
Francesco
Holly Mae Brood
Esmee
Barbara Sloesen
Aleid
Joep Paddenburg
Andries
Joshua Albano
Matteo
Ilse Dorine
Lena
Len Leo Vincent
Wolter
Peter Bolhuis
Arent Brinks
Mike Reus
Henk Borghuis
Dimme Treurniet
Boerrigter
Giovanni Scotti
Alberto
Francesco D'Aquino
Alessandro
Bart Harder
Geert
Nick Golterman
Herman
Roos Bottinga
Ditteke
Juul Vrijdag
Hospita
Blanka Rietbergen
Mina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Amsterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sombogaart
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacqueline Epskamp
- Original Score
- Merlijn Snitker
- Original Title
- Tegendraads
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Johan Nijenhuis & Co
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sombogaart
Jacqueline Epskamp
Merlijn Snitker
Herman P. Koerts
Ingmar Menning, Johan Nijenhuis
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Sombogaart
Director
Jacqueline Epskamp
Writer
Ingmar Menning
Producer
Johan Nijenhuis
Producer
Herman P. Koerts
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tegendraads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tegendraads about?
Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
Who directed Tegendraads?
Tegendraads was directed by Ben Sombogaart.
Who stars in Tegendraads?
The principal cast of Tegendraads includes Emma Josten, Mehdi Meskar, Holly Mae Brood, Barbara Sloesen, Joep Paddenburg.
When was Tegendraads released and how long is it?
Tegendraads was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tegendraads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tegendraads was composed by Merlijn Snitker.