Summaries

Maarten, a Dutch immigrant in America, is suffering from dementia and finds senility gradually robbing him of his identity.

Maarten is a retired dutch person living in America with his wife Vera. His life drastically changes when he starts having symptoms of dementia, and gradually starts losing his mind. This story is based on the book 'Hersenschimmen' from Bernlef.—noemiepate

Details

Keywords
  • one word title
  • title directed by female
  • f rated
  • winter
  • wandering
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jan 20, 1988
Countries of origin Canada Netherlands
Language English Dutch
Filming locations Nova Scotia, Canada
Production companies imX Communications Filmproduktiematschappij De Nieuwe Unie/Imagex

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 55m
Sound mix Mono
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Synopsis

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