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Cast
Marianne Basler
as Eline Vere
Monique van de Ven
as Betsy van Raat
Johan Leysen
as Henk van Raat
Thom Hoffman
as Vincent Vere
Aurore Clément
as Tante Elise
Michael York
as Lawrence St. Clare
Paul Anrieu
as Oom Daniël
Bernard Kruysen
as Theo Fabrice
Mary Dresselhuys
as Mevrouw van Raat
Alexandra van Marken
as Emile de Weerde van Bergh
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1991
Runtime2h 48m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes7
DirectorHarry Kümel
WritersJan Blokker, Patrick Pesnot
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEline Vere
About Eline Vere
This melodramatic film follows Eline Vere, as she attempts to break free from the confines of her narrow existence in The Hague through three tumultuous and ultimately disastrous courtships. Adaptation of Louis Couperus' novel Eline Vere.
Directed by Harry Kümel, Eline Vere leans on a strong ensemble — Marianne Basler, Monique van de Ven, Johan Leysen — 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 drama titles of 1991.
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