Cinema of the Netherlands refers to the film industry based in the Netherlands. Because the Dutch film industry is relatively small, and there is little or no international market for Dutch films, almost all films rely on state funding. This funding can be achieved through several sources, for instance through the Netherlands Film Fund or the public broadcast networks. In recent years the Dutch Government has established several tax shelters for private investments in Dutch films.
Soldier of Orange, released in the United Kingdom as Survival Run, is a 1977 Dutch romantic war thriller film directed and co-written by Paul Verhoeven and produced by Rob Houwer, based on Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema's autobiographical book of the same name. Starring Rutger Hauer and Jeroen Krabbé, the film is set around the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, and shows how individual students have different roles in the war.
The Assault is a 1986 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Harry Mulisch. The film was directed and produced by Fons Rademakers. The main character is played by both Derek de Lint and Marc van Uchelen, whereas Monique van de Ven plays two different roles, one after the war and one in the war.
The Stranger is a 2000 Austrian film directed by Götz Spielmann. It was Austria's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Letter to America is a 2001 Bulgarian film directed by Iglika Trifonova. It was Bulgaria's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Breaking the Silence is a 2000 Chinese film directed by Sun Zhou. It was China's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Dreams from the Middle of the World is a 1998 Ecuadorian film directed by Carlos Naranjo Estrella. It was Ecuador's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Peppermint is a 1999 Greek film directed by Costas Kapakas. It was Greece's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Too Late is a 2000 Portuguese film directed by José Nascimento. The script is based on a true story. It was Portugal's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
His Wife's Diary is a 2000 Russian biographical film directed by Alexei Uchitel. It is a story about the last love affair of Ivan Bunin. It is set in French Riviera in the 1940s.
Landscape is a 2000 Slovak film directed by Martin Šulík. It was Slovakia's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. Its film score, by Vladimír Godár, won the Georges Delerue Award at the Film Fest Gent festival in 2001.
You're the One is a 2000 Spanish film directed by José Luis Garci. It was Spain's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Oro Diablo is a 2000 Venezuelan film directed by José Ramón Novoa. It was Venezuela's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Sky Hook is a 2000 Federal Republic of Yugoslavia film directed by Ljubiša Samardžić. It was the first film to receive a pan-Yugoslav release following the collapse of the former Yugoslavia. It was Yugoslavia's submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
The Polish Bride is a 1998 Dutch film directed by Karim Traïdia and written by Kees van der Hulst. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
The Little Blonde, Dead is a 1993 Dutch film directed by Jean van de Velde. It was based on a book of Boudewijn Büch. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. It also won the Golden Calf by Best Feature Film.
Long Live the Queen is a 1995 Dutch children's film written and directed by Esmé Lammers. It tells the tale of a little girl who learns to play chess thanks to enchanted chess pieces. The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. It also won the Golden Calf for Best Feature Film. The film was dedicated to chess grandmaster Max Euwe, the grandfather of the director.
Help! The Doctor Is Drowning is a 1974 Dutch comedy film directed by Nikolai van der Heyde. It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and one of the most popular of all time. It was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 47th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
