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Release Year2025
Runtime2h 15m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Music, Romance
Votes1
DirectorFrank Van Laecke
WritersFrank Van Laecke
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As40-45, de Musical
About 40-45, de Musical
Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.
Directed by Frank Van Laecke, 40-45, de Musical leans on a strong ensemble — Soy Kroon, Dorian Bindels, Gaia Aikman — 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 history titles of 2025.
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