Filmmaker Paul Verhoeven returned to the Netherlands after more than twenty years of success in Hollywood to direct this epic-scale war drama based on a true story. Rachel Steinn (Carice van Houten) is a beautiful Jewish woman living in German-occupied Holland during late 1944. Her family members - who have been falsely promised safe passage to Belgium (their names recorded in the 'black book' of the title) are instead robbed and slaughtered by the Germans on a premeditated basis; Rachel herself manages to escape by diving ...
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Filmmaker Paul Verhoeven returned to the Netherlands after more than twenty years of success in Hollywood to direct this epic-scale war drama based on a true story. Rachel Steinn (Carice van Houten) is a beautiful Jewish woman living in German-occupied Holland during late 1944. Her family members - who have been falsely promised safe passage to Belgium (their names recorded in the 'black book' of the title) are instead robbed and slaughtered by the Germans on a premeditated basis; Rachel herself manages to escape by diving into the water and swimming away. She narrowly avoids capture, then joins the local resistance movement. With her hair dyed blonde, Rachel can easily pass for Aryan, and when the leader of the Dutch resistance movement learns his son has been captured by Axis forces, Rachel is asked to use her feminine charms to persuade a German commander to arrange for the boy's release. Rachel soon finds herself caught up in a dangerous double life as she becomes a sexual plaything for the Nazis while attempting to bring down their evil empire as a spy. Zwartboek was written by Verhoeven and Gerard Soeteman, who collaborated on the 1977 international success Soldier of Orange. Zwartboek received its world premier at the 2006 Venice Film Festival. Mark Deming, Rovi
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Studio:
A-Film Distribution / Sony Pictures Classics
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2007-09-25
MPAA Rating:
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Good. CD/DVD is in good conidtion, but is untested. Lliner notes are NOT included, where applicable, jewel case is not cracked. Shopping with us changes lives. Idaho Youth Ranch sales support therapeutic programs for youth that have been traumatized, victimized, abused, or are homeless. Thank you for your support!
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A-Film Distribution / Sony Pictures Classics
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2007-09-25
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Dutch
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Halina Reijn, Thom Hoffman, Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch. Very good. 2007 Run time: 146. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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2007-09-25
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Halina Reijn, Thom Hoffman, Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch. Very good. 2007 Run time: 146. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Halina Reijn, Thom Hoffman, Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch. Very good. 2007 Run time: 146. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. May have very light or no surface scratches. Case and cover artwork are included but may show minimal signs of wear. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included. Slipcover may not be included.
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Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn, Waldemar Kobus. Very good in very good packaging. Languages: Dutch/Flemish, English, German, Hebrew. Run time: 145 mins. Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1. Originally released: 2007.
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2007-09-25
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Halina Reijn, Thom Hoffman, Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch. Very good. 2007 Run time: 146. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
I am a great foreign film enthusiast. This film was one of the truely good ones. You don't see many good films from the Netherlands. This made it even better.
justruth
Aug 14, 2008
complex WWII thriller
This is a great movie that captures your heart and attention with in moments. Set in europe during WWII, the main character, Rachel is an undercover jew who finds her self inlaced in all of the action and espionage of the Nazi resistance. Rachel plays many roles as a spy that capture the essence of the constant terror of the time.
Very enjoyable, with twists and turns around every corner of the plot.
