Brittle
Originally released in 1997. Brittle is a drama film. directed by Mijke de Jong. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marnie Blok, Lieneke le Roux, and Maartje Nevejan
Synopsis
The parents of five sisters have been married for forty years; the daughters have gathered in the family beach house to make a video for them. The encounter is marked by many confrontations as well as cheerful moments. Reminiscent of the sweet children's poems that mother recited are countered by Elsschot's Marriage: 'He thought: I'll kill her and set light to the house...' It also turns out that father had once disappeared for eighteen months, a 'secret' that the daughters have different ideas about. Brittle, an intimate film version of a play written and performed by the same actresses, is about rivalry in a family, the right to silence, but also about the need for solidarity. At the Netherlands Film Festival in 1997 the Golden Calf for Best Actress was awarded to the five actresses together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- SNG Film (Studio Nieuwe Gronden)
- VPRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brittle about?
The parents of five sisters have been married for forty years; the daughters have gathered in the family beach house to make a video for them. The encounter is marked by many confrontations as well...
Who directed Brittle?
Brittle was directed by Mijke de Jong.
How long is Brittle?
Brittle has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Brittle released?
Brittle was released on September 18, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brittle?
The main cast of Brittle includes Marnie Blok, Lieneke le Roux, Maartje Nevejan, Leonoor Pauw, Adelheid Roosen.