History · Drama
Dutch (Karakter)
1997 · Directed by Mike van Diem · 122 min
Rotterdam in the 1920s. A penniless young man, the son of a feared and wealthy bailiff who wants nothing to do with him, sets out to make a place for himself in the world of law. A stern, handsomely staged period drama about ambition, pride and a father-son relationship defined by conflict.
Why it matters in cinema history
A defining example of the literary period drama that carried 1990s European cinema onto the international stage, and a key moment in the late-century revival of Dutch film.
Watch with intention
Watch it as a duel between two stubborn people, where almost every exchange is a test of pride rather than a plot step.
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