
A young sailor learns that his friend has died of a heroin overdose. He watches the 8mm films he has made of his friend and discovers that he keeps the world at a distance from behind his camera.
Directed by Jean van de Velde, De afstand leans on a strong ensemble — Bennie Roeters, Ruud Westerkamp, Paul Berenos — 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 1981.
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