Meet the Fokkens
"They're up to their old tricks"
Originally released in 2011. Meet the Fokkens is a documentary film. directed by Rob Schröder. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louise Fokkens and Martine Fokkens
Synopsis
Sisters doing it for themselves in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Louise and Martine Fokkens are identical twins. For over fifty years they were working as prostitutes. They freed themselves from the control of their pimps, ran their own brothel, and set up the first informal trade union for prostitutes. They are familiar faces in Amsterdam's Red Light District, but soon they will bid their farewells. The Ladies Fokkens is a portrait of these remarkable women, as well as a history of the Red Light District over the past fifty years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Submarine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meet the Fokkens about?
Sisters doing it for themselves in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Louise and Martine Fokkens are identical twins. For over fifty years they were working as prostitutes. They freed themselves from ...
Who directed Meet the Fokkens?
Meet the Fokkens was directed by Rob Schröder.
How long is Meet the Fokkens?
Meet the Fokkens has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Meet the Fokkens released?
Meet the Fokkens was released on December 1, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meet the Fokkens?
The main cast of Meet the Fokkens includes Louise Fokkens, Martine Fokkens.