De afstand
1981, Dutch. Directed by Jean van de Velde.
A young sailor learns that his friend has died of a heroin overdose. He watches the 8mm films he has made of his friend and discovers that he keeps the world at a distance from behind his camera.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean van de VeldeDirector
- Bennie RoetersLuuk van Oorschot
- Ruud WesterkampTonnie Daman
- Paul BerenosArturo
- Maria de Booymoeder Luuk
- Herman van Elterenvader Luuk
- Wiske Sterringavriendin Luuk
- Greet Grootoma Tonnie
- Peter Oosthoekdhr. Jongbloed
- Kester Dixonvriend Marijke
- Bruce Graybootsman
- Dawn MastinCathy
- Elizabeth Andersonmoeder Tonnie
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1981
- Written by
- René Seegers, Leon de Winter, Jean van de Velde
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De afstand runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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De afstand isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1981. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like De afstand?
If you liked De afstand, try Hounddog, The Young One, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed De afstand?
De afstand (1981) was directed by Jean van de Velde and stars Bennie Roeters, Ruud Westerkamp, Paul Berenos.