Army Brats
| Army Brats | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ruud van Hemert |
| Written by | Thys Ockersen Ruud van Hemert |
| Produced by | Haig Balian Chris Brouwer |
| Starring | Peter Faber Geert de Jong Akkemay Elderenbos Erik Koningsberger |
| Cinematography | Theo van de Sande |
| Edited by | Ton de Graaff |
| Music by | Ruud van Hemert |
Production company | Meteor Film Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Box office | 1 million admissions (Netherlands)[1] |
Army Brats (Dutch: Schatjes), also known as Darlings,[2] is a 1984 Dutch comedy film directed by Ruud van Hemert. The film is a dark comedy, featuring guerrilla warfare between disturbed parents (Peter Faber and Geert de Jong) and their disruptive children. This only leads to chaos and mayhem.[3][4] The film drew 1 million visitors, making it one of the most successful Dutch films ever.[5][1] The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[6] A sequel, Mama is Boos!, was released in 1986.
Cast
[edit]- Peter Faber as John Gisberts
- Geert de Jong as Danny Gisberts
- Akkemay Elderenbos as Madelon Gisberts
- Frank Schaafsma as Thijs Gisberts
- Pepijn Somer as Jan–Julius Gisberts
- Olivier Somer as Valentijn Gisberts
- Rijk de Gooijer as Pete Stewart
- Erik Koningsberger as Dennis
- Arie van Riet as John Wyatt
Production
[edit]In 2022, Erik Koningsberger, the actor who stars with Akkemay Elderenbos in the controversial shower scene, said he didn't know at the time that the actress was only 14.[7]
See also
[edit]- List of Dutch submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of submissions to the 57th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Statistieken 2008" (PDF). Dutch Federation for Cinematography. p. 53. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "ARMY BRATS (A.K.A. DARLINGS)". Australian Classification Board. Australian Government. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Koolhaas, Marnix (5 July 2012). "Bij de dood van Ruud van Hemert Baanbrekend VPRO-regisseur met Wim T. Schippers" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ "Schatjes". TVGids.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ Graaf, Belinda van de (6 July 2012). "'Bruut van Hemert' stelde hoge eisen aan zijn acteurs". TROUW (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ^ "Acteur Erik Koningsberger redt migranten op zee: 'Je leert je te focussen op de overlevenden'". www.parool.nl. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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