A Dutch treat
A scene from the Dutch film, Simon.
It's a treat from the Netherlands. Eight Dutch films will be screened daily at the auditorium of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce from August 21 to 24 at 6.15 pm. The Dutch film festival is jointly organised by the Consulate General of the Netherlands, Mumbai, Honorary Consul for the Netherlands in Chennai and The Madras Film Society. The films at a glance.
`Love to Love' (2003) is directed by Pim Van Hoeve. Dirk dumps Anna. She is miserable for sometime and then decides to skip the commitment and `have fun.' She starts dating two men. But what Anna doesn't realise is that they are room-mates!
`Amazones' (2004) is directed by Esmι Lammers. Lot, Sam and Reneetje rob a bank just for fun. But it puts pressure on their friendship.
`Ellis in Glamourland' (2004) is a comedy directed by Pieter Kramer and includes Joan Collins in the cast.
`Nynke' (2001) is directed by Pieter Verhoeff. It is about a talented woman who struggles with society and a love that underestimates her.
`Simon' (2004), directed by Eddy Terstall, is about an unusual friendship between a shy gay man and a flamboyant womaniser. `Simon' tackles serious social issues with quiet intelligence and low-key charm.
`Bluebird' (2004) has Mijke de Jong as its director. This outstanding film explores the agonies of a teenager who strives for acceptance despite being bullied.
`Leef' (2005) has Willem van de Sande Bakhuyzen and Jean van de Velde as directors. `Leef' is about Anna (Monic Hendrickx), an obstetrician and her family. Her real dream is to be a writer, but because of her mother she never had the self-confidence to become one.
`Minoes' (2001) is directed by Vincent Bal. This bright tale of a woman who is really a cat has all the charm of a fairy tale. Everything from the set designs to the action is well crafted.
S.R. ASHOK KUMAR
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