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Cast
Gert Verhulst
as Willy Vervaet
James Cooke
as Achiel Vervaet
Jonas Van Geel
as Arthur Vervaet
Jelle Cleymans
as Albert Vervaet
Free Souffriau
as Barbara Willockx
Hilde van Wesepoel
as Simonne Arens
Tom Audenaert
as Raymond Demol
Charline Catrysse
as Sissi Slijpers
Michiel de Meyer
as Slisse Slijpers
Goele De Raedt
as Elisabeth Poppe
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2023
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Comedy, Drama
Votes2
DirectorTijl Dauwe
WritersTijl Dauwe
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsForget Barbara: The Musical
About Forget Barbara: The Musical
In the scorching summer of 1976, we meet café owner Willy and his three sons in the local pub ‘De Sportvriend’. Willy runs the café together with his middle son Achiel, while his eldest son Arthur dreams of fame with his rock band. The youngest, Albert, is Willy’s favorite, and he hopes Albert will win the local cycling race this year. When Barbara, a mysterious woman carrying a great secret, arrives in the village, the lives of the four men are turned upside down. Old dreams, family bonds, and hidden truths are put to the test...
Directed by Tijl Dauwe, Forget Barbara: The Musical leans on a strong ensemble — Gert Verhulst, James Cooke, Jonas Van Geel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2023.
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