Babs (2000 film)

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Babs
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Irma Achten
Written byIrma Achten
Produced byKees Kasander
Starring
CinematographyReinier van Brummelen
Edited by
  • Marina Bodbijl
  • Chris Wyatt
Music by Bolland & Bolland
Production
companies
  • The Kasander Film Company
  • Delux Productions
  • NPS
Distributed by Buena Vista International (Netherlands)
Release date
  • December 6, 2000 (2000-12-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryNetherlands
Language Dutch

Babs is a 2000 Dutch musical comedy film written and directed by Irma Achten, based on the story of Adam and Eve.

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It is the debut of cabaret performer Brigitte Kaandorp in a film, a long-held dream came true for her in which she incorporated singing and acting into the role. The film was shot in its entirety in Rotterdam.

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