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ERA
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Released 13 years ago.
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The Verdict
2013 1h 51m NL
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6.8
SOLID
★6.8TMDB · 58
CrimeDramaThriller
Synopsis
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When his wife's murderer is released due to a procedural error, Luc will do everything in his power to stop it from happening... He is going to take justice into his own hands and will then compete with the constitutional state which let him down.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Koen De Bouw
Luc Segers
Johan Leysen
Lawyer Jan De Cock
Veerle Baetens
Lawyer Teugels
Jappe Claes
Attorney-General Vanderbiest
Joke Devynck
Ella de Graeve
Jo De Meyere
Karel Puype
Chris Lomme
Louise Puype
Hendrik Aerts
Kenny de Groot
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Jan Verheyen
- Writers
- Jan Verheyen
- Languages
- Dutch
- Countries
- Belgium
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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Fun facts 🍿
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Jan Verheyen, shot by Frank van den Eeden. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Steve Willaert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Philippe Ravoet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Koen De Bouw and Johan Leysen and Veerle Baetens carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt2691722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Jan Verheyen directs. Frank van den Eeden behind the camera. Steve Willaert scores. Philippe Ravoet cuts. Produced in Belgium. Dialogue in Dutch.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 13 years ago.
- 2Directed by Jan Verheyen, shot by Frank van den Eeden. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Steve Willaert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Philippe Ravoet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Koen De Bouw and Johan Leysen and Veerle Baetens carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt2691722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Frank van den Eeden
- Original score
- Steve Willaert
- Editing
- Philippe Ravoet
- Production design
- Johan van Essche
- Costume design
- Tine Verbeurgt
- Makeup / hair
- Esther de Goey
- Sound
- Benoît Biral
- Runtime
- 111 min · 1h 51m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- NL
Also by
Jan Verheyen
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
VTM
BE
Eyeworks
BE
Key crew
- ProducerPeter Bouckaert
- EditorPhilippe Ravoet
- First Assistant DirectorMarcus Himbert
- Costume DesignTine Verbeurgt
- Production ManagerKatrien Carton
- CastingGunter Schmid
- Production DesignJohan van Essche
- Line ProducerNathalie van Schelvergem
- HairstylistEsther de Goey
- Makeup ArtistEsther de Goey
- Location ManagerFrederic Windels
- Sound MixerPaul Maernoudt
- Sound Re-Recording MixerBenoît Biral
- Production DesignerJohan van Essche
- Associate ProducerGuido Dekeyser
- Assistant Production ManagerEvelyn Vermeulen
- Script SupervisorInez Van Watermeulen
- Second Assistant DirectorFilip Cotton
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- justice
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2013-10-16· Chicago International Film Festival
