Winter in Wartime
Oorlogswinter
“A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.”
Synopsis
During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Winter In Wartime | trailer (2011)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-18
Top Cast
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Martijn Lakemeier
Michiel van Beusekom
Melody Klaver
Erica van Beusekom
Yorick van Wageningen
Uncle Ben
Jamie Campbell Bower
Jack
Raymond Thiry
Johan van Beusekom
Anneke Blok
Lisa van Beusekom
Mees Peijnenburg
Dirk
Jesse van Driel
Theo
Dan van Husen
Auer
Ad van Kempen
Schafter
Tygo Gernandt
Bertus
Ben Ramakers
Veerman
Tibo Vandenborre
Duitse Soldaat Redding
Jens Roth
Duitse Soldaat 1
Peter Eberst
Duitse Soldaat 2
Peter Post
Duitse Soldaat Gemeentehuis
Daniël Gellvoet
Soldaat in Gemeentehuis
Emile Jansen
Meneer Knopper
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$530K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$3.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Koolhoven
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Jan Nelissen, Martin Koolhoven, Mieke de Jong
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Oorlogswinter
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $530K
- Production Studios
- Fu Works, Isabella Films B.V., Max TV, Prime Time, Isabella Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Koolhoven
Paul Jan Nelissen, Martin Koolhoven, Mieke de Jong, Jan Terlouw
Pino Donaggio
Guido van Gennep, Bastiaan Houtkoper
Job ter Burg
Els Vandevorst, Antonino Lombardo, San Fu Maltha, Jan Vrints
Department Leadership Roster
Els Vandevorst
Producer
Floris Vos
Production Design
Antonino Lombardo
Producer
Martin Koolhoven
Director
Job ter Burg
Editor
Guido van Gennep
Director of Photography
Paul Jan Nelissen
Screenplay
Martin Koolhoven
Screenplay
Mieke de Jong
Screenplay
San Fu Maltha
Producer
Jan Vrints
Producer
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Alette Kraan
Costume Design
Hans van Helden
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kasper Oerlemans
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter in Wartime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter in Wartime about?
During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
Who directed Winter in Wartime?
Winter in Wartime was directed by Martin Koolhoven.
Who stars in Winter in Wartime?
The principal cast of Winter in Wartime includes Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Raymond Thiry.
When was Winter in Wartime released and how long is it?
Winter in Wartime was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Winter in Wartime?
Winter in Wartime had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $530K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Winter in Wartime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter in Wartime was composed by Pino Donaggio.
Is Winter in Wartime based on a book or true story?
Winter in Wartime is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan Terlouw".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winter in Wartime?
Winter in Wartime holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).