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January 1945. Nazi occupied Holland lies under a blanket of snow. A young man, Michiel, defiant in his hatred for the Nazis, inadvertently receives a map detailing the hiding place of a crashed RAF pilot and sets off to prove his worth. He finds the pilot, Jack, badly injured, but the situation becomes more desperate when a dead Nazi trooper is found and the hunt for the killer commences. Unaware of the terrible consequences that await his family, Michiel decides to help Jack escape, undertaking a perilous journey that could cost him everything he has ever known. From the Producer of the multi-award winning Black Book, and co-starring Jamie Campbell Bower (Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows & Twilight New Moon), Winter in Wartime is a breathtaking cinematic masterpiece that shows the true human cost of a terrible conflict. In the darkest days of the coldest winter, a hero will be made.
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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tense, yet restrained movie about a boy who discovers that war is more than just an exciting adventure.
When he finds the escaped pilot from a crashed British fighter plane, lead character Michiel's first emotion is one of excitement. Disappointed in his father's - the town mayor - seemingly lacking resistance towards the German occupation forces he guards his find like a coveted treasure.
It's his way to not only be part of the resistance but also to rebel against his father who does not want Michiel to get into any kind of trouble. Michiel wants to be like his live-in uncle Ben, who as a smuggler is more like his concept of a resistance hero.
The story obviously centers on Michiel's attempts to get the British pilot safely back to Britain, and this is presented in an exciting way with plenty of thrills and narrow escapes. At the same time the underlying theme of Michiel's growing up in extraordinary circumstances is just as interesting. The changes in his character, his motivations and his perception of the world around him are shown in a subtle and convincing way.
Good directing and generally fine acting help move the story along nicely, with both exciting action scenes and a realistic portrayal of 'normal' rural life during war time.
Director Martin Koolhoven successfully manages to balance all story elements and underlying themes in a movie that is both accessible as a straightforward adventure movie but offers some character driven themes as well.
When he finds the escaped pilot from a crashed British fighter plane, lead character Michiel's first emotion is one of excitement. Disappointed in his father's - the town mayor - seemingly lacking resistance towards the German occupation forces he guards his find like a coveted treasure.
It's his way to not only be part of the resistance but also to rebel against his father who does not want Michiel to get into any kind of trouble. Michiel wants to be like his live-in uncle Ben, who as a smuggler is more like his concept of a resistance hero.
The story obviously centers on Michiel's attempts to get the British pilot safely back to Britain, and this is presented in an exciting way with plenty of thrills and narrow escapes. At the same time the underlying theme of Michiel's growing up in extraordinary circumstances is just as interesting. The changes in his character, his motivations and his perception of the world around him are shown in a subtle and convincing way.
Good directing and generally fine acting help move the story along nicely, with both exciting action scenes and a realistic portrayal of 'normal' rural life during war time.
Director Martin Koolhoven successfully manages to balance all story elements and underlying themes in a movie that is both accessible as a straightforward adventure movie but offers some character driven themes as well.
53 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Winter in Wartime is worth seeing if only for the beautiful cinematography. Even the coloration of scenes suits the genre and feel of this film perfectly showing the sheer dedication in the execution of this film. This is not just a story on tape but an artistic addition to film.
Although the genre of war may put some people off of watching Winter in Wartime, it must really be stressed that this film is about much more than war. It is a story of unimaginable situations, immeasurable courage and unfathomable predicaments that the characters find themselves in and as a viewer you are completely compelled to find out what will happen to these normal individuals that find themselves in abnormal circumstances.
A beautiful film, a touching story and definitely worth seeing. It is a film that will make you compare all other war films to it!
Simply brilliant!
(And it should have received the Oscar nomination it was short-listed for!!)
Although the genre of war may put some people off of watching Winter in Wartime, it must really be stressed that this film is about much more than war. It is a story of unimaginable situations, immeasurable courage and unfathomable predicaments that the characters find themselves in and as a viewer you are completely compelled to find out what will happen to these normal individuals that find themselves in abnormal circumstances.
A beautiful film, a touching story and definitely worth seeing. It is a film that will make you compare all other war films to it!
Simply brilliant!
(And it should have received the Oscar nomination it was short-listed for!!)
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I don't want to add spoilers to this review by giving away the plot, but this is a coming of age film which simply must be seen. Every character, the human dilemmas, the haunting scenery and camera work, the storyline, the musical score,I simply can't fault any of it - it is all perfect. The "boy" is the most endearing (yet realistic) adolescent I have ever seen - his acting skills are incredible, especially for one so young. The most gripping, moving film I have seen for years; I will never forget it, and actually need to own it, so I know I can watch it again (and again.) It is truly beautiful, a magnificent achievement for all concerned. In all honesty, God bless the Dutch film industry for giving this to the viewing public.
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Please keep in mind that this little gem of a film is based on a...
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Published 1 month ago by Flmfn
A good effort...
I liked this film but found it lacking in a few places. Firstly, I thought the young lead acted superbly well and it's quite clear that the story focuses around the little chap... Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. J. M. Humphries
Well worth watching
I won't repeat what has already been commented on in previous reviews. Suffice to say that this is a war drama not a war film in the blood and guts tradition. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. Mendes Da Costa
LEST WE NEVER FORGET
I am a great fan of war films & despite having to read the subtitles to understand the dialogue, the plot is quite easy to follow & shows another dimension to the suffering caused... Read more
Published 3 months ago by CATMAN59
Excellent film
I am not a young man and I have spent most of my life studying the events of the twentieth century, in particular the military events. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Edwards
A good film which lost steam towards the end.
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Published 6 months ago by The Truth
Another modern war film shoots itself in the foot
This movie, down to its title, is somewhat reminiscent of an old Danish b&w film from around 1960, called "Den sidste vinter" ("The Last Winter"), which unfortunately doesn't seem... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Philip S. Walker
Winter in Wartime
Interesting story about an adventure seeking patriotic young man who, in trying to assist a downed Allied pilot return home, inadvertently brings terrible consequences to his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter Harris
Fine Dutch war film
A fine World War II film made by the Dutch. As the winter of 1944-1945 rages, and the population in the German occupied Netherlands suffers famine, a teenage boy in a small farm... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andres C. Salama
A Revelation
If this is Dutch Cinema then 'give us excess of it' What a pleasure it is to see a film made for adults, for mature people. Read more
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