Karakter

The merciless bailiff Dreverhaven (a monumental Jan Decleir) is feared by many in pre-war Rotterdam. His ambitious, headstrong illegitimate son Katadreuffe (breakthrough role for Fedja van Huêt) decides to become a lawyer after going bankrupt and single-mindedly pursues his goal, even dumping his girlfriend. Conflict with Dreverhaven is inevitable. Van Diem based himself on the eponymous novel by Bordewijk, which he incorporated elements into from the latter’s posthumously published early novel Dreverhaven en Katadreuffe.

Pre-talk

Before the screening, Noa Johannes will talk to director Mike van Diem and actor Fedja van Huêt talk about the making of the film, their collaboration and the Oscar ceremony.