Waves
Golven
Synopsis
With the book The Waves by Virginia Woolf as point of departure, the film follows six characters trying to recapture the feeling of harmony they knew as children. They meet each other in a restaurant at a farewell dinner for Percival, who is leaving for India. When he dies through an accident in India, the group falls apart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Literature Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annette Apon
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Woolf, Annette Apon
- Original Score
- Louis Andriessen
- Original Title
- Golven
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annette Apon
Virginia Woolf, Annette Apon
Louis Andriessen
Theo van de Sande
Ton de Graaff
René Scholten
Department Leadership Roster
Annette Apon
Director
Annette Apon
Writer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Ton de Graaff
Editor
Louis Andriessen
Original Music Composer
René Scholten
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waves.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waves about?
With the book The Waves by Virginia Woolf as point of departure, the film follows six characters trying to recapture the feeling of harmony they knew as children. They meet each other in a restaurant at a farewell dinner for Percival, who is leaving for India. When he dies through an accident in India, the group falls apart.
Who directed Waves?
Waves was directed by Annette Apon.
Who stars in Waves?
The principal cast of Waves includes Aat Ceelen, Thea Korterink, Michel van Rooy, Truus te Selle, Marianne Stieger.
When was Waves released and how long is it?
Waves was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waves was composed by Louis Andriessen.
Is Waves based on a book or true story?
Waves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Virginia Woolf".