De Illusionist (1983)
Without a word of dialogue from beginning to end, The Illusionist relies on entrancing photography, a tour-de-force performance by its lead actors, and effective action scenes to keep audiences fascinated by the story of an older brother who is a magician, trying to save his younger brother (Jim Van Der Woude) from a long internment in a mental hospital. The "illusionist" is an anal-retentive personality, hanging on to the material things for dear life -- but he loves his brother (who has Down Syndrome) and in spite of the restrictions of his puritanical family background, he is determined to rescue him from a life away from home and hearth. This film received the 1983 Netherlands' top national film award. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Freek de Jonge, Jim Van Der Woude, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jos Stelling
Synopsis of De Illusionist
Without a word of dialogue from beginning to end, The Illusionist relies on entrancing photography, a tour-de-force performance by its lead actors, and effective action scenes to keep audiences fascinated by the story of an older brother who is a magician, trying to save his younger brother (Jim Van Der Woude) from a long internment in a mental hospital. The "illusionist" is an anal-retentive personality, hanging on to the material things for dear life -- but he loves his brother (who has Down Syndrome) and in spite of the restrictions of his puritanical family background, he is determined to rescue him from a life away from home and hearth. This film received the 1983 Netherlands' top national film award. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of De Illusionist
- Freek de Jonge - The Illusionist
- Catrien Wolthuyzen - Mother
- Jim Van Der Woude - Brother
- Gerard Thoolen - Father
- Director(s):
- Jos Stelling
- Writer(s):
- Freek de Jonge
- Producer(s):
- Jos Stelling
- 1983 - Netherlands Film Festival - Golden Calf
- 1985 - São Paulo International Film Festival - Audience Award
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