The Dinner (2013 film)

The Dinner
Film poster
Directed byMenno Meyjes
Screenplay byMenno Meyjes
Based onHet diner
by Herman Koch
Produced byHans de Weers
StarringThekla Reuten
CinematographySander Snoep
Release dates
  • 9 September 2013 (2013-09-09) (TIFF)
  • 7 November 2013 (2013-11-07) (Netherlands)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguageDutch

The Dinner (Dutch: Het Diner) is a 2013 Dutch drama film written and directed by Menno Meyjes. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[1][2] The film is based on Herman Koch's novel Het diner.

Plot

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Two sets of wealthy parents: the brothers Serge (Daan Schuurmans) and Paul Lohman (Jacob Derwig) with their wives Babette (Kim van Kooten) and Claire (Thekla Reuten) go out to eat at a fancy restaurant in Amsterdam. Over the course of a lavish meal they talk about everyday life, as if nothing is wrong. The atmosphere is uncomfortable, because their children committed a violent crime, which could destroy their future. They secretly plot to prevent justice from being served.

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Dinner". TIFF. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Toronto Adds 75+ Titles To 2013 Edition". Indiewire. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
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