Siberia (1998 film)

This article is about the 1998 film. For other Siberia, see Siberia and Siberia (disambiguation).

Siberia
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert Jan Westdijk
Written by	Robert Jan Westdijk Jos Driessen
Produced by	Clea de Koning
Starring	Hugo Metsers Roeland Fernhout Vlatka Simac
Cinematography	Bert Pot
Edited by	Herman P. Koerts
Music by	Junkie XL [1]
Production companies	Siberia Film NPS
Distributed by	Warner Bros. [2]
Release dates	24 August 1998 (1998-08-24)(Amsterdam) [3] 27 August 1998 (1998-08-27)(Netherlands)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	Netherlands
Languages	Dutch English
Budget	ƒ2,1 million [4] ($1 million) [2]

Siberia is a 1998 Dutch comedy film directed by Robert Jan Westdijk about a group of young Dutchmen who systematically rob tourists after having sex. ^[5] Baywatch star Nicole Eggert has a cameo role in the film. The film was released on 27 August 1998 by Warner Bros. and attracted an attendance of around 54,000.

Plot

Goof and his best friend Hugo have a special hobby, they bed foreign female backpackers in Amsterdam, and then run off with their backpacks. One of the friends finds it more fun to photograph their victims as a souvenir. When Goof falls in love with a foreign girl their hobby is in danger.

Cast

• Roeland Fernhoutas as Goof
• Hugo Metsers as Hugo
• Vlatka Simac as Lara
• Nicole Eggert as Kristy
• Johnny Lion as Freddy
• Alessia Sorvillo as Angela
• Francesca Rizzo as Kika
• Nefeli Anthopoulou as Marina
• Syan Blake as Maggie
• Katja Dreyer as Kate
• Bente Jonker as Ute
• Jos ten Bosch as Clerk
• Elisabeth Estaras as Rough Girl

Production

Principal photography took place around Amsterdam in 1997. ^[4]

Release

Critical response

The film received mixed reviews from critics. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

Accolades

Accolades received by Peter Bell

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
1998	Netherlands Film Festival	Golden Calf for Best Feature Film	Clea de Koning	Nominated	[5]

References

1. Rooney, David (June 15, 1998). "Siberia". Variety . Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
2. De Schutter, Christian (15 August 1997). "WB nabs 'Siberia'". Variety . Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
3. Sande, Monique van de (26 August 1998). "Siberia: mensen zijn nu eenmaal slecht". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 July 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025– via Delpher.
4. Duursta, Mark (12 August 1997). "De makers van 'ZUSJE' zijn bezig met opnamen voor hun tweede film". Trouw (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 29 September 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
5. "Siberia". Netherlands Film Festival (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
6. Duursma, Mark (July–August 1998). "Robert Jan Westdijk: Schelmen in Amsterdam". Filmkrant; nr. 191 (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
7. Koch, Eric (27 August 1998). "Oplichters in hartje Amsterdam". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 April 2002. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
8. Bueren, Peter van (27 August 1998). "Pubervrienden hangen de beest uit". De Volkskrant (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 4 July 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
9. Zagt, Ab (27 August 1998). "Schelmenroman met azijnsmaak". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 23 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025– via Delpher.

External links

• Siberia at IMDb
• Siberia at Rotten Tomatoes