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6.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19401h 49mNetherlands

Somewhere in the Netherlands

Ergens in Nederland

Synopsis

Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 18, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ludwig Berger
Screenplay & Story
Ludwig Berger, Jan de Hartog
Original Score
Max Tak
Original Title
Ergens in Nederland
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Spoken Languages
Dutch
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Studios
Filmex

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ludwig Berger

Screenplay & Story

Ludwig Berger, Jan de Hartog

Original Score & Music

Max Tak

Director of Photography

Akos Farkas

Film Editing

Rita Roland, Jan Teunissen

Producers

Rudolf Meyer, Jo de Wind

Department Leadership Roster

Ludwig Berger

Ludwig Berger

Director

Ludwig Berger

Ludwig Berger

Writer

Jan de Hartog

Jan de Hartog

Writer

Rudolf Meyer

Producer

Max Tak

Max Tak

Original Music Composer

Akos Farkas

Director of Photography

Rita Roland

Editor

Jan Teunissen

Jan Teunissen

Editor

Henk Wegerif

Henk Wegerif

Production Design

Jo de Wind

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Somewhere in the Netherlands

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Somewhere in the Netherlands about?

Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

Who directed Somewhere in the Netherlands?

Somewhere in the Netherlands was directed by Ludwig Berger.

Who stars in Somewhere in the Netherlands?

The principal cast of Somewhere in the Netherlands includes Lily Bouwmeester, Jan de Hartog, Cruys Voorbergh, Matthieu van Eysden, Max Croiset.

When was Somewhere in the Netherlands released and how long is it?

Somewhere in the Netherlands was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

Who composed the musical score for Somewhere in the Netherlands?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Somewhere in the Netherlands was composed by Max Tak.