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Winter in Wartime

R20081h 43mMartin Koolhoven
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 66
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"A country occupied... A child's innocence lost."

During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.

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WinterWorld War IiNetherlands1940sChildren In WartimeDutch Resistance

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Frequently asked questions

What is Winter in Wartime (2008) about?

During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.

Who stars in Winter in Wartime?

Winter in Wartime stars Martijn Lakemeier (Michiel van Beusekom), Melody Klaver (Erica van Beusekom), Yorick van Wageningen (Uncle Ben), Jamie Campbell Bower (Jack), Raymond Thiry (Johan van Beusekom). The film was directed by Martin Koolhoven.

How long is Winter in Wartime?

Winter in Wartime has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is Winter in Wartime worth watching?

Winter in Wartime holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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