Het Bombardement (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands
Alternative Title: Der Blitzangriff: Rotterdam 1940
Director: Ate de Jong
Writer: Ate de Jong, Paul Ruven
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Keywords
Keywords: secret love, sibling relationship, arranged marriage, world war ii, forbidden love, rotterdam, german occupation, older man younger woman relationship, bombing, duringcreditsstinger
Story
In 1940 Rotterdam, a young man from a poor background falls in love with a girl who must marry a powerful businessman to secure her mentally disabled brother's safety. However, their plans are disrupted when the German bombardment of Rotterdam begins.
Summary
'Het Bombardement' is a 2012 drama directed by Ate de Jong that focuses on the impact of World War II on a young couple in Rotterdam during the infamous Blitz. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and survival amidst the devastating bombing campaign.
