Isabelle
Synopsis
Isabelle is a famous and beloved actress from the Netherlands, who disappears when on Holiday in Belgium. She has been kidnapped by bartender Jeanne Bitor, an artist with a disfigured face. Jeanne is very bitter about her 'ugly' appearance, and she is obsessed with the process of dying and deterioration of animals and humans. Therefore, she abducts Isabelle and starves her to death, while painting her in different phases of the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sombogaart
- Screenplay & Story
- Marieke van der Pol
- Original Title
- Isabelle
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- IDTV Film, Samsa Film, NCRV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sombogaart
Marieke van der Pol, Tessa de Loo
Herman P. Koerts
Frans van Gestel
Department Leadership Roster
Marieke van der Pol
Screenplay
Tessa de Loo
Writer
Ben Sombogaart
Director
Herman P. Koerts
Editor
Frans van Gestel
Producer
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What is Isabelle about?
Isabelle is a famous and beloved actress from the Netherlands, who disappears when on Holiday in Belgium. She has been kidnapped by bartender Jeanne Bitor, an artist with a disfigured face. Jeanne is very bitter about her 'ugly' appearance, and she is obsessed with the process of dying and deterioration of animals and humans. Therefore, she abducts Isabelle and starves her to death, while painting her in different phases of the process.
Who directed Isabelle?
Isabelle was directed by Ben Sombogaart.
Who stars in Isabelle?
The principal cast of Isabelle includes Halina Reijn, Tineke Caels, Wim Opbrouck, Edwin de Vries, Monique van de Ven.
When was Isabelle released and how long is it?
Isabelle was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.