Bastille
Synopsis
Born in Amsterdam in 1943, Paul, a Jewish man, attempts to locate his twin brother (or perhaps his alter ego), who was abducted forty years ago and sent to a Nazi concentration camp. As he searches, he becomes increasingly immersed in the story of his life, as well as in an analysis of post-war Jewish identity.
Top Cast
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Derek de Lint
Paul de Wit / Nathan Blum
Geert de Jong
Mieke de Wit
Évelyne
Nadine
Loudi Nijhoff
Vroedvrouw
Ischa Meijer
Prof. Polak
Dora Doll
Mw. Friedlander
Iboya Takacs
Hanna
Kim Bagmeijer
Myriam
Pierre Vial
Dhr. Weinstock
Tamar Baruch
Batseba
Frank Schaafsma
Hein de Vries
François Guizerix
Barkeeper Station
Anne Lordon
Bibliothecaresse
George Sluizer
Clochard / Eerste taxichauffeur
René Bourdet
Fotograaf
Walter Kous
Rector School
Henk Votel
Conciërge
Yann Collette
Release History & Theatrical Window
The Jewish Film Festival, Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf van den Berg
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf van den Berg, Leon de Winter, Annemarie Vandeputte
- Original Title
- Bastille
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- MGS Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf van den Berg
Rudolf van den Berg, Leon de Winter, Annemarie Vandeputte
Anne Lordon, George Sluizer
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf van den Berg
Writer
Anne Lordon
Producer
George Sluizer
Producer
Rudolf van den Berg
Director
Annemarie Vandeputte
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bastille
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bastille about?
Born in Amsterdam in 1943, Paul, a Jewish man, attempts to locate his twin brother (or perhaps his alter ego), who was abducted forty years ago and sent to a Nazi concentration camp. As he searches, he becomes increasingly immersed in the story of his life, as well as in an analysis of post-war Jewish identity.
Who directed Bastille?
Bastille was directed by Rudolf van den Berg.
Who stars in Bastille?
The principal cast of Bastille includes Derek de Lint, Geert de Jong, Évelyne, Loudi Nijhoff, Ischa Meijer.
When was Bastille released and how long is it?
Bastille was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Bastille based on a book or true story?
Bastille is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Leon de Winter".