The Forgotten Battle
De Slag om de Schelde
“In the final years of World War II, the lives of a traitor, a pilot, and a resistance fighter become intertwined as they fight to survive.”
Synopsis
During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-12
Top Cast
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Gijs Blom
Marinus van Staveren
Jamie Flatters
William Sinclair
Susan Radder
Teuntje Visser
Theo Barklem-Biggs
John
Jan Bijvoet
Doctor Visser
Marthe Schneider
Janna
Ronald Kalter
Dirk Visser
Scott Reid
Nigel
Robert Naylor
Bill
Tom Felton
Tony Turner
Coen Bril
Henk Schneijder
Justus von Dohnányi
Oberst Berghof
Mark van Eeuwen
Pim den Oever
Hajo Bruins
Mayor Oostveen
Joep Paddenburg
Lucas
Vincent van den Berg
Jobse brother 1
Sytse Faber
Jobse brother 2
Rutger de Bekker
Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vlissingen
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Eveline Groeneveld, Reinier Smit, Jesse Maiman, Pauline van Mantgem, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Paula van der Oest
- Original Score
- Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
- Original Title
- De Slag om de Schelde
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Dutch
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Levitate Film, Caviar, EO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Eveline Groeneveld, Reinier Smit, Jesse Maiman, Pauline van Mantgem, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Paula van der Oest
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Lennert Hillege
Marc Bechtold
Alain de Levita, Mark van Eeuwen, Paula van der Oest, Frank Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Original Music Composer
Marco Maas
Stunt Coordinator
Paula van der Oest
Writer
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Director
Alain de Levita
Producer
Marc Bechtold
Editor
Lennert Hillege
Director of Photography
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Margriet Procee
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgotten Battle
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What is The Forgotten Battle about?
During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.
Who directed The Forgotten Battle?
The Forgotten Battle was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Who stars in The Forgotten Battle?
The principal cast of The Forgotten Battle includes Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, Susan Radder, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Jan Bijvoet.
When was The Forgotten Battle released and how long is it?
The Forgotten Battle was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forgotten Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forgotten Battle was composed by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forgotten Battle?
The Forgotten Battle holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).