Malpensa (2009)
Een (laatste?) uur uit het leven van twee durfkapitalistische zelfmoordterroristen.
Twee Hollandse mannen van rond de dertig raken in gesprek op vliegveld Malpensa. Ze wachten op hun vlucht naar Rome, die vertraagd is. Of ze elkaar kennen is niet duidelijk. Ze zouden vrienden kunnen zijn, maar hun gespreksthema’s zijn van een verbazingwekkende oppervlakkigheid. Het denken is hoorbaar en zichtbaar. Gaandeweg het gesprek lijken kameraadschap en opoffering een andere betekenis te krijgen dan de twee ooit hadden kunnen vermoeden. Dan vertrekt hun vlucht en gaat het leven onherroepelijk door. Voor één van de mannen, in elk geval.
1 hour - 99 years (2009)
For most young Iranians, Tehran is a frustrating place to live. The press is censored, boys and girls are often separated and everything that has to do with sex is taboo.
With sixty percent of the population under the age of thirty, authorities are getting more aware of the problems young people face. Sighe, a temporary marriage for between 1 hour and 99 years, could be a way to release some of the frustrations and give young people some room in this country where extra-marital sex remains out of the question.. Even though some influential people try to promote temporary marriages, the issue has triggered heated debates, as many see it as legalized prostitution.
Cuba RebelioN! (2008)
Cuba RebelioN! is not another film about Cuba and Salsa Music or Cuba and Cigars.
Cuba RebelioN! is a documentary about Cuban underground punk-rock and metal musicians who rebel against the Castro-regime. It shows the daily struggle of artists who dare to make a statement with their songs. And it features great music – the kind you won’t expect.
Het Wapen van Geldrop (2008)
Het Wapen van Geldrop is een hartstochtelijke roadmovie, geschreven en geregisseerd door Thijs Römer, en met Tara Elders, Katja Schuurman en Thijs Römer in de hoofdrollen.
In Het Wapen van Geldrop belanden een geflipte huismoeder, een suïcidaal meisje en een ontsnapte TBS-er volstrekt toevallig in elkaars gezelschap en blijken het onderweg op hun volstrekt eigen wijze heel goed met elkaar te kunnen vinden.
Blind Date (2008)
Blind Date is the second feature film to be completed by Column Film for their ‘Triple Theo’ project. Blind Date is written and directed by Stanley Tucci (Big Night, The Devil Wears Prada).
International Premiere: Sundance 2008
Dutch Premiere: Film by the Sea 2008
Interview (2007)
Shot on location in New York City in just nine days, Interview was the first to be made in a series of three English remakes from the works of late Dutch helmer Theo van Gogh. Directed by actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi (Trees Lounge, Lonesome Jim) and co-starring Sienna Miller.
The Birthday (2006)
The Column Film produced documentary The Birthday from Iranian filmmaker Negin Kianfar & Dutch filmmaker Daisy Mohr exploring Iran’s surprisingly liberal policies regarding transsexuality premiered on last years IDFA and has completed its successful 2007 festival run with several prizes.
Funny Dewdrop (2007)
Short film written and directed by Dick Tuinder.
Starring: Tara Elders, Michiel Huisman and Cahit Olmez.
Logline: Funny Dewdrop is the story of Orpehus and Euredice. Set in the metropolis of the Underworld the dead girl is given a second chance. But will she take it? And can she take it?
Oorlogsrust (2006)
Feature film directed by Doesjka van Hoogdalem, written by Theodor Holman.
Starring: Bart Klever, Ann Hasekmap, Cas Enklaar & Jeroen Willems.
Logline: Set in a retirement home, Oorlogsrust (Quiet Wars) tells the story of five elderly survivors from different wars reliving their traumas.
Masterclass (2005)
Directorial debut of dutch comedian Hans Teeuwen about a notorious theater guru (played by Peer Mascini).
Nominated for Golden Calf 2005: Best TV-Drama
After eight years of retirement a friend and fellow actor (Pierre Bokma) persuades him to teach one final masterclass. He soon realizes it is something he shouldn’t have done. Only it’s too late to stop the master now…
Medea (2005)
Medea is Column’s latest mini-series made for Dutch television and based on the Greek tragedy by Euripides.
At the funeral of her mother, Medea (Katja Schuurman) meets aspiring politician Jason (Thijs Römer). They fall madly in love with each other. Helped by Medea, Jason becomes a key figure in politics. Ultimately, they have to fight the battle between power and love. What will they choose?
06/05: The Sixth Of May (2004)
The last film made by late Dutch director Theo van Gogh in cooperation with Column Film. Produced during the summer of 2004 and without its maker postmortem in premiere at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam in January 2005. Winner of 2 Golden Calfs.
After the assassination of controversial politician Pim Fortuyn, a photographer becomes involved in an intricate conspiracy.
COOL! (2004)
Five young, mostly immigrant juvenile delinquents are convicted to doing time in a correctional facility: the Glen Mills School. They are supposed to be re-educated, but their friends try to lure them back into their life of crime.
Interview (2003)
Against his will, a famous reporter for a quality newspaper has to interview the most popular actress of the country. Scar meets scar: the interview derails, the characters collide and tensions rise to a feverish level…
Najib & Julia (2003)
Theo van Gogh’s contemporary adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in a modern day multicultural society: an upperclass girl named Julia falls in love with Najib, a Moroccan pizza delivery boy. Will their forbidden attraction endure the pressure of their native cultures?
Winner Best TV-Drama 2003 (Golden Calf)