Winter in Wartime

A cold, tense coming-of-age story where a boy's loyalty is tested against the brutal realities of occupation.

Directed by

Martin Koolhoven

Genres

Drama, History, War

Starring

Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen

Tagline

A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.

Overview

During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, betrayal, war, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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