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Secrets of War

2014 · 95 min

A tense, heartfelt coming-of-age story set against a war, where friendship is tested by loyalty and betrayal.

Directed by
Dennis Bots
Genres
War, Family, Drama
Overview
Tuur and Lambert are best friends. But the war is closing in and is about to change their lives forever. Tuurs dad joined the resistance and even his big brother seems so be part of it. Lamberts family on the other hand choose to obey the Germans. Then a new girls from the city shows up, befriending the boys but telling her secret to only one of them. A choice that separates the boys and ultimately gets her in trouble.
How it feels
Earnest, tense, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Friendship, betrayal, war, coming-of-age
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Dennis Bots
Genres
War, Family, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
war, family, drama, history
Directed by
Dennis Bots
Written by
Karen van Holst Pellekaan
Starring
Maas Bronkhuyzen, Joes Brauers, Pippa Allen, Nils Verkooijen, Loek Peters, Eva Duijvestein, Stefan de Walle, René van 't Hof
Cinematography
Rolf Dekens
Runtime
95 min
Country
Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Languages
Dutch

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