Tirza
Synopsis
Jörgen's world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense - his beloved daughter Tirza - is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza's trail to discover her fate.
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TIRZA trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-23
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Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Jörgen
Sylvia Hoeks
Tirza
Johanna ter Steege
Alma
Keitumetse Matlabo
Kaisa
Abbey Hoes
Ibi
Titia Hoogendoorn
Ester
Gert Kats
Andreas
Jeroen Spitzenberger
Publisher
Nasrdin Dchar
Choukri
Naomi van Es
Tirza 8 Jaar
Sello Motloung
Taxi Driver
Phumla Stamper
Kaisa's Mother
Hawala Heinrich
Receptionist Thüringer Hof Hotel
Lioni Ndahalele
Waitress Thüringer Hof Hotel
Panduleni Hailundu
Barkeeper Thüringer Hof Hotel
Elisabeth Ross
Waitress Pool Café
Dipuo Huma
Trafficking Woman
Trish Karemba
Internet Cafe Employee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf van den Berg
- Screenplay & Story
- Els Rientjes, Rudolf van den Berg, Arnon Grunberg
- Original Score
- Chanell Van Den Bergh, Bob Zimmerman
- Original Title
- Tirza
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cadenza Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf van den Berg
Els Rientjes, Rudolf van den Berg, Arnon Grunberg
Chanell Van Den Bergh, Bob Zimmerman
Gábor Szabó
Job ter Burg
Jeroen Koolbergen, Pierre Spengler
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf van den Berg
Director
Job ter Burg
Editor
Jeroen Koolbergen
Producer
Ron Sleeswijk
Stunt Coordinator
Gábor Szabó
Director of Photography
Benedict Schillemans
Production Design
Linda Bogers
Costume Design
Rudolf van den Berg
Writer
Bob Zimmerman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tirza
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What is Tirza about?
Jörgen's world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense - his beloved daughter Tirza - is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza's trail to discover her fate.
Who directed Tirza?
Tirza was directed by Rudolf van den Berg.
Who stars in Tirza?
The principal cast of Tirza includes Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Sylvia Hoeks, Johanna ter Steege, Keitumetse Matlabo, Abbey Hoes.
When was Tirza released and how long is it?
Tirza was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tirza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tirza was composed by Chanell Van Den Bergh, Bob Zimmerman.
Is Tirza based on a book or true story?
Tirza is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arnon Grunberg".