The Cool Lakes of Death
Van de Koele Meren des Doods
Synopsis
Hedwig, a young wealthy woman growing up in the straight-jacket of bourgeois morality in the Victorian era, descends into madness after years of sexual repression and tragedy.
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Renée Soutendijk
Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne
Erik van 't Wout
Johan
Adriaan Olree
Gerard
Derek de Lint
Ritsaart
Peter Faber
Joop
Claire Wauthion
Zuster Paula / Moeder
Krijn ter Braak
Vader
Lettie Oosthoek
Gouvernante
Kristine de Both
Leonora
Siem Vroom
Godsdienstleraar
Rudolf Lucieer
Huisarts
Thera van Homeijer
Bertha
Robert de Jonker
Arnout
Ijsbrandt Carmiggelt
Pieter
Huub Stapel
Herman
Clara Brak
Dora
Ds. Wim Janssen
Dominee
Willem van Rinsum
Boer Harmsen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nouchka van Brakel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ton Vorstenbosch, Nouchka van Brakel, Frederik van Eeden
- Original Score
- Erik van der Wurff, Erik van 't Wout
- Original Title
- Van de Koele Meren des Doods
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Sigma Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nouchka van Brakel
Ton Vorstenbosch, Nouchka van Brakel, Frederik van Eeden
Erik van der Wurff, Erik van 't Wout
Theo van de Sande
Edgar Burcksen
Matthijs van Heijningen
Department Leadership Roster
Ton Vorstenbosch
Writer
Nouchka van Brakel
Writer
Matthijs van Heijningen
Producer
Erik van der Wurff
Original Music Composer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Edgar Burcksen
Editor
Benedict Schillemans
Production Design
Nouchka van Brakel
Director
Erik van 't Wout
Original Music Composer
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cool Lakes of Death
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What is The Cool Lakes of Death about?
Hedwig, a young wealthy woman growing up in the straight-jacket of bourgeois morality in the Victorian era, descends into madness after years of sexual repression and tragedy.
Who directed The Cool Lakes of Death?
The Cool Lakes of Death was directed by Nouchka van Brakel.
Who stars in The Cool Lakes of Death?
The principal cast of The Cool Lakes of Death includes Renée Soutendijk, Erik van 't Wout, Adriaan Olree, Derek de Lint, Peter Faber.
When was The Cool Lakes of Death released and how long is it?
The Cool Lakes of Death was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cool Lakes of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cool Lakes of Death was composed by Erik van der Wurff, Erik van 't Wout.
Is The Cool Lakes of Death based on a book or true story?
The Cool Lakes of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederik van Eeden".