Winter in Wartime

Winter in Wartime

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

Directed by Martin Koolhoven

Produced by Fu Works, Isabella Films B.V.

2008103 min6.7 / 10

A coming-of-age drama set amid wartime famine and occupation, exploring the collision between youthful idealism and adult moral compromise through a fractured father-son relationship.

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.

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  • Is Winter in Wartime one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of films.

  • Is Winter in Wartime sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Winter in Wartime scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Winter in Wartime easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Winter in Wartime end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Winter in Wartime violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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