Cast
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Monic Hendrickx
as Carmen van Walraven-de Rue
Niels Gomperts
as Lucien van Walraven
Sigrid ten Napel
as Natalie van Walraven
Stijn Taverne
as Boris van Walraven
Olga Zuiderhoek
as Fiep Homoet
Raymond Thiry
as Nicolaas Luther
Loek Peters
as Berry Reitens
Hajo Bruins
as Jim Leeflang
Medina Schuurman
as Sandrina Breusink-Ritchie
Peter Blok
as Jack van Zon
Armando del Río
as Gabriel
Maarten Heijmans
as Lawyer Paul
Jacqueline Blom
as Justine de Heer
Gustav Borreman
as Dwayne Bresler
Tygo Gernandt
as Evert
Crew
Director
- Diederik Van Rooijen
Writer
- Diederik Van Rooijen
Producer
- Sabine Brian
- Ronald Versteeg
- Kaja Wolffers
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Penoza: The Final Chapter examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Diederik Van Rooijen brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2019, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Penoza: The Final Chapter took approximately 22 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 116 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 144 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 326 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 28, 2019
- Runtime: 1h 56m