Occupied City
De Bezette Stad
Synopsis
The past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what's to come.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bianca Stigter
- Original Score
- Oliver Coates
- Original Title
- De Bezette Stad
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 4h 26m
- Production Studios
- Family Affair Films, Lammas Park, VPRO, Regency Enterprises, A24, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve McQueen
Bianca Stigter
Oliver Coates
Lennert Hillege
Xander Nijsten
Clea de Koning, Floor Onrust, Daniel Battsek, Emily Osborne, Bianca Stigter
Department Leadership Roster
Bianca Stigter
Writer
Lennert Hillege
Director of Photography
Xander Nijsten
Editor
Oliver Coates
Original Music Composer
Floor Onrust
Producer
Bianca Stigter
Producer
Anna Smith Tenser
Producer
Steve McQueen
Producer
Steve McQueen
Director
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Occupied City about?
The past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what's to come.
Who directed Occupied City?
Occupied City was directed by Steve McQueen.
Who stars in Occupied City?
The principal cast of Occupied City includes Melanie Hyams, Carice van Houten.
When was Occupied City released and how long is it?
Occupied City was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 4h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Occupied City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Occupied City was composed by Oliver Coates.
Is Occupied City based on a book or true story?
Occupied City is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bianca Stigter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Occupied City?
Occupied City holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).