Left Luggage (1998)
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- Unrated
- 1h 40min
- Drama
- 30 Mar 1998 (Netherlands)
- Movie
- 5 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
Laura Fraser | ... |
Chaja
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Adam Monty | ... |
Simcha
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Isabella Rossellini | ... |
Mrs. Kalman
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Jeroen Krabbé | ... |
Mr. Kalman
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Topol | ... |
Mr. Apfelschnitt
(as Chaim Topol)
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Marianne Sägebrecht | ... |
Chaja's Mother
(as Marianne Saegebrecht)
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Maximilian Schell | ... |
Chaja's Father
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David Bradley | ... |
Concierge
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Heather Weeks | ... |
Sofie
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Miriam Margolyes | ... |
Mrs. Goldblum
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Lex Goudsmit | ... |
Mr. Goldblum
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Krijn ter Braak | ... |
Grandfather
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Mieke Verheyden | ... |
Grandmother
(as Mieke Verheijden)
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Noura Van der Berg | ... |
Selma
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Lana Broekaert | ... |
Chaja (7 Years)
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Koen De Bouw | ... |
Father (20 years)
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Edwin de Vries | ... |
Hasid 1
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Bart de Vries | ... |
Hasid 2
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Benjamin Broekaert | ... |
Dov
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Ben Glanz | ... |
Avrom
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Bloeme Cohen | ... |
Tsivja
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Marlies Claessen | ... |
Tsivja
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Jair Houteman | ... |
Esva
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Jolien Claessen | ... |
Esva
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Ann Petersen | ... |
Landlady
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Luk van Mello | ... |
Police Officer
(as Luc van Mello)
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Gideon Rijnders | ... |
Police Officer
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Luk D'Heu | ... |
Restaurant Owner
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Marc Lauwrys | ... |
Cook 1
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Ben Van Ostade | ... |
Cook 2
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Huw Garmon | ... |
Car Driver
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Ben Rottiers | ... |
Resistance Fighter
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Alex de Jong | ... |
Cantor
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Cartouche | ... |
Attila the dog
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Antonie Kamerling | ... |
Peter
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Michael Pas | ... |
The Cook
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Jurgen Van Haver | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
Jeroen Krabbé |
Written by
Carl Friedman | ... | (novel "Twee Koffers Vol") |
Edwin de Vries | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
Ate de Jong | ... | producer |
Edwin de Vries | ... | associate producer |
Craig Haffner | ... | executive producer |
Dirk Impens | ... | co-producer |
Jeroen Krabbé | ... | associate producer |
Maria Peters | ... | associate producer |
Hans Pos | ... | producer |
Dave Schram | ... | producer |
Rudy Verzyck | ... | co-producer |
Brad Wilson | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
Henny Vrienten |
Cinematography by
Walther van den Ende | ... | (as Walther vanden Ende) |
Editing by
Edgar Burcksen |
Editorial Department
Caroline Hoeberechts | ... | first assistant editor (as Caroline Hoebrechts) |
Anja Steffens | ... | post-production coordinator: Europe |
Petro van Leeuwen | ... | color timer |
Casting By
Susie Figgis |
Production Design by
Hemmo Sportel |
Art Direction by
Hemmo Sportel |
Costume Design by
Bernadette Corstens | ||
Yan Tax |
Makeup Department
Fieke Brokkelkamp | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Ilja de Vries | ... | additional makeup artist |
Winnie Gallis | ... | hair stylist |
Andre Mouth | ... | additional makeup stylist |
Bella Scholten | ... | additional makeup artist |
Frank van Boggelen | ... | additional makeup artist |
Wendy Van De Cruys | ... | additional makeup artist |
Frank Van Wolleghem | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
Peter Jan Brouwer | ... | production manager |
Wendy Tjon-A-Hie | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Amour Rawyler | ... | second assistant director |
Marc van der Bijl | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
Rob Bos | ... | set builder |
Pim D'Heu | ... | assistant property manager |
Jules de Wolf | ... | set builder |
Wouter Gieben | ... | prop runner |
Jaap Hoek | ... | prop manager |
Arthur Koek | ... | set painter |
Jasper Krabbé | ... | set painter |
Esther Meijer | ... | set dresser |
Jan Rutgers | ... | set builder |
Ron Van Beusekom | ... | set builder |
Jaap van Dam | ... | set builder |
Sound Department
Michael Abel | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
Glenn Auchinachie | ... | sound effects editor (as Glen Auchinachie) |
Dickran Bezirgenian | ... | foley recordist |
Leslie Bloome | ... | foley artist (as Leslie Bloom) |
Smith Craig | ... | technical advisor: post-production sound |
Sophie Determeyer | ... | sound recordist |
Leo Franssen | ... | sound mixer |
Robert Furlong | ... | audio post project manager (as Bob Furlong) |
Emily Gaydos | ... | adr editor |
Susan L. Gosstrom | ... | audio post project manager |
Leslie La Page | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
Bruce Murphy | ... | dialogue editor |
Diane Parrino | ... | foley walker |
Giancarlo Petroni | ... | dubbing mixer |
Paul Ratajczak | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
Jonathan Wales | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
Willem de Beukelaer | ... | stunt coordinator |
Roland Goddijn | ... | stunts |
Marco Maas | ... | stunts |
Diana Wiersma | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
Catrien Ariens | ... | still photographer |
Ewoud Boonstra | ... | additional electrician |
Erik Bulckens | ... | grip |
Raf Deckers | ... | video assistant |
Gábor Deák | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Gabor Deak) |
Steven Frederiks | ... | additional electrician |
Bert Hogenes | ... | best boy |
Ruben Impens | ... | clapper loader |
Gideon Rijnders | ... | video assistant |
Rogier Stoffers | ... | camera operator: second unit |
Floris Sybesma | ... | steadicam operator |
Pim Tjujerman | ... | focus puller |
Tommy van den Bempt | ... | additional electrician |
Richard van der Oord | ... | additional grip |
Frank Van Eeghen | ... | additional electrician |
Oscar van Rijn | ... | electrician |
Jochem van Trommel | ... | additional electrician |
Franc van Zutphen | ... | gaffer |
Thijs Wijdeveld | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
Kate Bryden | ... | casting assistant |
Nathalie Deklerck | ... | extras casting (as Nathalie de Klerk) |
Jerry Gelb | ... | adr voice casting |
Wim Serlie | ... | additional casting: Holland |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Els Cuppens | ... | extras costume assistant |
Karen de Wolf | ... | extras costume assistant |
Radboud Kuypers | ... | wardrober |
Erwina Sleutel | ... | extras costume assistant |
Annemiek Soeters | ... | extras costume assistant |
Location Management
Annick Beyers | ... | location assistant |
Bert Brulez | ... | location assistant |
Catherine Cotemans | ... | location assistant |
Lars Goeyvaerts | ... | location assistant (as Lars Groeyvaerts) |
Ruben Goots | ... | assistant location manager |
Johan Ivens | ... | location assistant |
Eddy Stevesyns | ... | location manager |
Wim Straetmans | ... | location assistant |
Tom Theunis | ... | location assistant |
Ludo Volders | ... | location scout |
Music Department
Keith Allison | ... | composer: background cues |
Martyn Breebaart | ... | conductor |
Frans Hendriks | ... | music recordist (as Frans Hendrix) |
Michael Kreple | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
Els Rastelli | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
Rein Korthals Altes | ... | transportation manager |
Marcel van Kelst | ... | picture vehicles coordinator |
Tom Van Overberghe | ... | motorhome manager |
Additional Crew
Nadia Abdelouafi | ... | stand-in: Laura Fraser |
Petra Alkema | ... | accountant |
Charlotte Ariens | ... | production assistant |
Glenn Bassett | ... | assistant caterer |
Willy Bill | ... | coach: Yiddish |
Frederick J. Brookwell | ... | legal advisor |
Sandra Cadiz | ... | production coordinator: USA |
Philip Chasseur | ... | production assistant |
Sigrid Croes | ... | assistant caterer |
Laurence De Hon | ... | consultant: Creative Investment BV |
Alex de Jong | ... | advisor: Jewish culture |
Lydia De Koning | ... | caterer |
Marc de Meijer | ... | production assistant |
Ben de Moor | ... | production assistant |
Gert de Wandel | ... | security |
Yvonne Dekker | ... | production assistant |
Anke Diepstra | ... | production assistant |
Fels Fiselier | ... | insurer |
Huw Garmon | ... | coach: English / dialogue coach |
Kris Goris | ... | animal trainer |
Karin Kooiman | ... | production assistant |
Hennie Koster | ... | caterer (as Henny Koster) |
Shinaan S. Krakowsky | ... | legal advisor |
Ilja Lammers | ... | production assistant |
Chris Leysen | ... | accountant |
Elke Meulemans | ... | production assistant |
Manna Nasht | ... | production coordinator |
Tom Nuyts | ... | security |
Sjoerd Riedstra | ... | certified public accountant (as CPA) |
Marije Schuurman | ... | production assistant |
Caryn Silver | ... | production assistant: Greystone Productions |
Michael Slijkerman | ... | production assistant |
Elike van Sluis | ... | publicity manager |
Joke Van der Deen | ... | assistant caterer |
Robert van Leeuwen | ... | set runner |
Elsbeth van Saane | ... | publicist |
Monique van Schendelen | ... | publicist |
H.M. van Schlie | ... | financial advisor |
Marco van Welzen | ... | production assistant |
Willem Verhoes | ... | security |
Bart Veulemans | ... | security |
Rob Volmerink | ... | consultant: Creative Investment BV |
Olwen Wymark | ... | screenplay editor |
Thanks
Frans J. Afman | ... | special thanks (as Frans Afman) |
Pieter Jan Brugge | ... | special thanks |
Veerle Claus | ... | special thanks |
Jeremy Conway | ... | special thanks |
Hedy D'Ancona | ... | special thanks |
Robert Mark Kamen | ... | special thanks |
Robert Neugarten | ... | special thanks |
Daniel Nyiri | ... | special thanks |
Marion Rosenberg | ... | special thanks |
Joop van den Ende | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- CoBo Fonds (support)
- Creative Investment (support)
- De Vensche (support)
- Favourite Films NV
- Flemish Film Fund (support)
- Greystone Films Inc.
- Left Luggage BV
- Nederlands Filmfonds (support)
- Shooting Star Filmcompany BV
- The Flying Dutchman Inc.
- Verenigde Arbeiders Radio Amateurs (VARA) (support)
- Wildganz (support)
Distributors
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Distribution (1998) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Shooting Star Film Distribution BV (1998) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Trident Releasing (1998) (theatrical) (non-North America)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (1998) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (2000) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Castle Hill Productions (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Downtown Pictures (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Lolafilms Distribución (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Primer Plano Film Group (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Sonet Film (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Fox Lorber (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- JPF Entertainent (2001) (France) (DVD)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- PolyGram Video (2000) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Vértice 360 (1999) (Spain) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Antwerpen Central Station (special thanks)
- Camera Rentals (camera equipment)
- Cineco (laboratory services)
- Citroën (special thanks)
- City of Antwerpen (special thanks)
- Ear Whacks! (adr/loop group)
- Fuji Trade Film Benelux (film stock)
- Ground Control Studios (post-production sound facilities)
- Hans Dreijer Audio (adr recorded at)
- Hoffy's Takeaway Restaurant (special thanks)
- Metropolis (special thanks)
- Nashuatec (special thanks)
- Nederlands Israelitische Gemeente (special thanks)
- Olswang (legal advisor)
- Premsela en Hamburger (special thanks)
- Pulitzer Hotel, Amsterdam (special thanks)
- Restaurant Amadeus (special thanks)
- Samuel Coiffure (special thanks)
- Schram Studio's (lighting equipment)
- Schut & Grosheide (legal advisor)
- Title House (titles and opticals)
- Weefkring Hoorn Nederlands (special thanks)
- Zeezicht Studios (music recorded at)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
While escaping from Nazis during the WWII, a Jewish man dug suitcases full of things dear to his heart in the ground two. The war deprived him of his family, and afterwards he endlessly turns over the soil of Antwerp to find the suitcases, which makes him look obsessed. He keeps checking old maps and keeps digging, trying to find, in fact, those he lost. His daughter Chaya is a beautiful modern girl looking for a part-time job. She finds a place as a nanny in the strictly observant Chassidic family with many children, although her secular manners clearly fly in the face of many commandments. One of the reasons she is accepted is that mother of the family is absolutely overburdened by the household, so she stays despite the resistance of the father, normally - an indisputable authority in the family. She develops a special bond with the youngest of the boys, four-year old Simcha, so far incapable of speaking. She teaches him while walking in the park, and it seems that during the upcoming Passover Seder, Simcha will be able to chant parts of the Haggadah. The old repulsive superintendent of the building is a constant wet blanket for the entire family and now for Chaya. However, as opposed to the observant Jews, she cannot be a victim and is not going to put up with his anti-Semitic tricks, so she fights him, thus exciting the children's admiration and family head's wrath. Unfortunately, walks with Simcha end in a tragedy: after sneaking to the park, he drowns in the pond, and some Chassids hold Chaya responsible. A beautiful, warm picture filled with compassion and humanism, making understandable even the behavior of the superintendent - a mean pathetic anti-Semite: he is so terribly lonely that has only his dog to talk to. Written by Yan Mazor & M.Ivanov |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | First-time director Jeroen Krabbé admitted that he very insecure about the movie. When he got a call from composer Henny Vrienten, he was convinced that Vrienten didn't like the first footage shot for the film, and wanted out. However, Vrienten had loved what he saw, and got so inspired that he called to demonstrate some of the score he had written for it. See more » |
Movie Connections | Referenced in Ausverkauft! (1999). See more » |
Soundtracks | Music box theme See more » |
Quotes |
Mrs. Silberschmidt, Chaya's Mother:
It's not the luggage he lost in that filthy war, it was himself. See more » |