Fons Rademakers’s

The Assault / De Aanslag

(1986)

Derek de Lint

Monique van de Ven

John Kraaykamp

An Introduction

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Based on the 1982 Harry Mulisch book about the experiences of someone caught up in the the horror of WWII and how that affects his life. The film has 5 episodes (1945, 1952, 1956, 1966 and 1981) with the final chapter providing a realisation and understanding of the main character's past. This is one of my favourite films whether it had a Cannon logo slapped on it or not. A very moving film that was well directed and produced. All concerned were at the top of their game hence the multiple award winning status of the film.

One of my favourite films whether it had a Cannon logo slapped on it or not. A very moving film that was well directed and prduced. All concerned were at the top of their game hence the multiple award winning status of the film.

Fons Rademakers, 1920-2007

Thanks to Paul Teixeira for the kind permission to use his great photograph of Fons Rademakers. ©2009

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Artwork and Other Images

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Dutch trailer on YouTube

North American trailer on YouTube

Soundtrack

Music composed by

Jurriaan Andriessen (1925-1996)

Conducted by

Rogier Van Oterloo

Performed by

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

(Silva Screen 1527-2)

6. Main Titles (02:26)

7. Nazi Arrest (05:13)

8. Lights Out (03:50)

9. Locked Up (08:20)

10. "They're Hiding Jews" (06:21)

11. A Kind of Fight (03:15)

12. End Title (06:10)

Also known as:

Brazil/Portugal: O Ataque

Finland: Muistojen Vank

France: L'Assaut

Germany: Der Anschlag

Hungary: Merénylet

Italy: L' Assalto

Norway: Krigens Mareritt

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