Romeo is a 1990 Dutch drama film directed and written by Rita Horst in her feature debut, starring Monique van de Ven and Johan Leysen. The film was produced by Frans Rasker and distributed by Concorde Film. It was entered into the 17th Moscow International Film Festival in 1991.
Plot
The story centers on Anne (Monique van de Ven) and her husband Matthijs (Johan Leysen), a couple who learn at seven months into Anne's pregnancy that their unborn child will not survive for long. The film explores their emotional struggle and the growing estrangement between them as they cope with the impending loss in different ways.
Cast
- Monique van de Ven as Anne Herden
- Johan Leysen as Matthijs
- Ottolien Boeschoten as Nel
- Peter Bolhuis as Chiel
- Hans Croiset as Dokter
- Peter De Wijn as Verhoeven, oude man
- Coby Timp as Moeder van Anne
- Bob van den Berg as Vader van Anne
- Pim Lambeau as Dame met hondje
- Mouna Goeman Borgesius as Verpleegster
- Theo de Groot as Co-assistant
- Nettie Blanken as Tweede dokter
- Judy Doorman as Kennis Matthijs
- Elja Pelgrom as Kennis Anne
- Arjan Kindermans as Frank
Production Details
- Director: Rita Horst
- Writer: Rita Horst
- Producer: Frans Rasker
- Cinematography: Theo Bierkens
- Editing: Ot Louw
- Music: Boudewijn Tarenskeen
- Release date: 13 April 1990
- Running time: 94 minutes
- Country: Netherlands
- Language: Dutch
The screenplay was based on events that personally happened to director Rita Horst and her husband Johan Leysen (who also stars in the film).
