Achttien
Synopsis
Koen is a fatherless, eighteen year old boy who wants to free himself from the suffocating relationship with his mother. He struggels with the balance between independency and love. When he meets Colet, he tries to keep his distance, but she is both anarchistic and audacious. She does not understand the fact that Koen does not have the slightest curiosity about his unknown father. It is because of her that he begins the search for his father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jelle van Doornik
- Screenplay & Story
- Maarten Lebens
- Original Title
- Achttien
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jelle van Doornik
Maarten Lebens
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Jelle van Doornik
Director
Maarten Lebens
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What is Achttien about?
Koen is a fatherless, eighteen year old boy who wants to free himself from the suffocating relationship with his mother. He struggels with the balance between independency and love. When he meets Colet, he tries to keep his distance, but she is both anarchistic and audacious. She does not understand the fact that Koen does not have the slightest curiosity about his unknown father. It is because of her that he begins the search for his father.
Who directed Achttien?
Achttien was directed by Jelle van Doornik.
Who stars in Achttien?
The principal cast of Achttien includes Egbert Jan Weeber, Sarah Jonker, Devika Strooker, Barro Konincks, Hans Trentelman.
When was Achttien released and how long is it?
Achttien was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.