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40-45, the Musical 2025 Directed by Frank Van Laecke 40-45, de Musical

A story about two brothers who, after the bombing of Rotterdam, each choose a different side of the battle.

Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.

Production Country Netherlands
Language Dutch
Spoken Languages Dutch , German
Gneres History , Music , Romance
Production Company Studio 100
Release Date 8 March 2025
135 mins
Cast
Soy Kroon Louis Zegers
Dorian Bindels Dirk Zegers
Gaia Aikman Leah Liebman
Niniane Everaert Marie de Jong
Kees Boot Emiel Zegers
Babette van Veen Anna Zegers
Paul Vaes Albert de Weert/Ensemble
Jeroen Phaff Schultze/Ensemble
Marleen Van Der Loo Julia/Ensemble
Martine de Jager Gerda/Ensemble
Jasper Kerkhof Anton Mussert/Ensemble
David Schwarz De Grauwe/Ensemble
Thijs Snoek Wolff/Ensemble
Kim Reizevoort Ensemble
Luuk Haaze Ensemble
Bram Acda Ensemble
Eva Berhitu Ensemble
Keije Schepers Ensemble
Lisa Meesters Ensemble
Daan van Dalen Ensemble
Rheza Häger Ensemble
Crew
Director
Art Direction
Music
Assistant Director