Golden Ophelia
Synopsis
In a surreal, bureaucratically rigid society where ending one’s own life requires an official government permit, depressed florist Stefan Pielek makes the mistake of attempting suicide without the proper paperwork. Under police supervision, he submissively files his official application and closes his shop while waiting for the approval. However, during his aimless wanderings through the city, he meets a young woman who calls herself Ophelia. After falling deeply in love and rediscovering the joy of living, Stefan receives the ultimate bureaucratical blow: his suicide permit is approved, meaning that by law, he no longer exists.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ward Ruyslinck, Lieven Paemen, Mark Vlaeminck, Marcel Martin
- Original Score
- Etienne Verschueren
- Original Title
- Golden Ophelia
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Promofilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Martin
Ward Ruyslinck, Lieven Paemen, Mark Vlaeminck, Marcel Martin
Etienne Verschueren
Ralf Boumans
Jo Snel, Renaat Rombouts
Renaat Rombouts, Marcel Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Martin
Director
Ralf Boumans
Director of Photography
Renaat Rombouts
Producer
Jo Snel
Editor
Renaat Rombouts
Editor
Marcel Martin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Ophelia
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What is Golden Ophelia about?
In a surreal, bureaucratically rigid society where ending one’s own life requires an official government permit, depressed florist Stefan Pielek makes the mistake of attempting suicide without the proper paperwork. Under police supervision, he submissively files his official application and closes his shop while waiting for the approval. However, during his aimless wanderings through the city, he meets a young woman who calls herself Ophelia. After falling deeply in love and rediscovering the joy of living, Stefan receives the ultimate bureaucratical blow: his suicide permit is approved, meaning that by law, he no longer exists.
Who directed Golden Ophelia?
Golden Ophelia was directed by Marcel Martin.
Who stars in Golden Ophelia?
The principal cast of Golden Ophelia includes Bettina Dubbled, Leo Dewals, Joanna Geldof, Leo Haelterman, Marcel Hendrickx.
When was Golden Ophelia released and how long is it?
Golden Ophelia was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Golden Ophelia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golden Ophelia was composed by Etienne Verschueren.
Is Golden Ophelia based on a book or true story?
Golden Ophelia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ward Ruyslinck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golden Ophelia?
Golden Ophelia holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).