De dag dat Fortuyn won

A sober, talking-heads political retrospective that reconstructs one pivotal election night through insiders' memories and archival footage.

Directed by

Roy Ferwerda

Genres

Documentary, Tv movie

Starring

Pieter Jan Hagens, Paul Witteman, Jack de Vries

Overview

On March 6, 2002, Pim Fortuyn, as leader of Leefbaar Rotterdam, achieved a resounding victory in the municipal elections in the city on the Maas. Nationally, Fortuyn would instantly secure eighteen parliamentary seats; the political landscape had been permanently changed by him. March 6, 2002, concluded with a now-historic television debate between Pim Fortuyn and Ad Melkert, among others, moderated by Paul Witteman. What exactly happened behind the scenes surrounding the key players Fortuyn and Melkert? Confidants of the leading figures of that time tell their story. Moderator Paul Witteman also looks back on the debate.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, media, ambition

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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