The Assignment
De Opdracht
Synopsis
The summer of 1947. Although it is already the second year of peace following the devastating Second World War, its deep wounds are still everywhere. Thirteen-year-old Ewout, is also recovering from the conflict. He is just a boy, but he wants to be a man of distinction. He joins the scouts to prove himself. Unfortunately, things do not go to plan, and the others turn against him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mathisse De Sutter
Ewout
Thibaud Dooms
Rini
Felix Heremans
Jan
Luka Michielsens
Hugo
Tibo Vandenborre
Augustijn
Greet Verstraete
Elza
Jarne Heylen
Vic
Xander Creemers
Theo
Pepijn Vandelanotte
Lode
Milton Riche
Koen
Eran de Vlam
Louis
Otta Peeters
Mia
Julia Brown
Sieghilde
Julian Jan Daenen
Kaspar Proot
Kyano Holbrechts
Miel Verstegen
Gil Duchateau
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Toye
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Toye, Peter Seynaeve
- Original Title
- De Opdracht
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Menuetto, 2Pilots Filmproduction, Stenola Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Toye
Patrice Toye, Peter Seynaeve
Richard Van Oosterhout
Alain Dessauvage
Hans Everaert, Anton Iffland Stettner, Eva Kupperman, Norbert ter Hall, Robert Alberdingk Thijm
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Toye
Writer
Peter Seynaeve
Writer
Hans Everaert
Producer
Anton Iffland Stettner
Producer
Eva Kupperman
Producer
Norbert ter Hall
Producer
Robert Alberdingk Thijm
Producer
Harry Flöter
Producer
Jörg Siepmann
Producer
Richard Van Oosterhout
Director of Photography
Alain Dessauvage
Editor
Tine Verbeurgt
Costume Design
Patrice Toye
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Assignment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assignment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assignment about?
The summer of 1947. Although it is already the second year of peace following the devastating Second World War, its deep wounds are still everywhere. Thirteen-year-old Ewout, is also recovering from the conflict. He is just a boy, but he wants to be a man of distinction. He joins the scouts to prove himself. Unfortunately, things do not go to plan, and the others turn against him.
Who directed The Assignment?
The Assignment was directed by Patrice Toye.
Who stars in The Assignment?
The principal cast of The Assignment includes Mathisse De Sutter, Thibaud Dooms, Felix Heremans, Luka Michielsens, Tibo Vandenborre.
When was The Assignment released and how long is it?
The Assignment was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.