Harro van Staverden
Series
Film Movement volume 13, film 11
Description
Tuur and Lambert are best friends in a Nazi-occupied Dutch village who pass their days playing soldiers and exploring local caves, mimicking a war that seems far removed from their everyday life. When Maartje joins their class, the young girl immediately stands out as different from her classmates. Yet the boys embrace their new friend, forming a unique bond based on shared adventures, secrets and mischief. Ultimately, the realities of war even find...
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When his father is arrested for printing a forbidden letter written by controversial reformer Martin Luther, twelve-year-old Storm escapes with the original. On the run from the authorities, Storm receives unexpected help from Maria, a young girl who lives in the city's underground tunnels. In a race against time, Storm tries to save his father from execution and to get Luther's letter into safe hands. But whom can he trust? What starts out as a fearful...