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Chaja is a philosophy student in 1970's Antwerp.
She takes a job as a nanny with the orthodox Jewish Kalman Family.
Although she is Jewish herself, her liberal attitude clashes with
the rules and traditions of the family. Through her foundness for
the retarded 4 year old boy (Simcha) and the open mind of his mother,
she starts to learn from her experiences. Although the cultural
gap remains, her time with the family gives her new perspectives
on her Jewish background and her relationship with her parents.
But then, just as her love for Simcha was strongest, the boy drowns
under circumstances that indirectly put blame on her.
Laura
Fraser, Adam Monty, Isabella Rossellini, Topol, Marianne Sägebrecht,
Maximilian Schell, David Bradley
directed
by Jeroen Krabbé
screenplay Edwin De Vries, based upon a novel by Carl Friedman
photography Walter Van Den Ende
editing Edgar Burcksen
casting Sussie Figgis
sound Leo Franssen & Jonathan Wales
music Henny Vrienten
production design Hemmo Sportel
costumes Bernadette Corstens & Yan Tax
executive producers Craig Haffner, Brad Wilson
co-producers Dirk Impens & Rudy Verzyck
associate producers Jeroen Krabbé, Edwin de Vries, Maria
Peters
producers Ate de Jong, Hans Pos, Dave Schram
original
version English
running time 95'
format 35mm - colour - Dolby SR - 1/1.66
© Shooting Star Filmcompany & Favourite Films, 1998
Official
Selection Berliner Filmfestspiele - Competition
Special Mention for Isabella Rossellini 'for her exceptional performance'
Award of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas
Blue Angel (Jeroen Krabbé)
British
Independent Film Awards
Nominated for Best Foreing Independent Film English Language
Emden
International Film Festival
Emden Film Award
Holland
Film Festival
Audience Award
credits
not contractual
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