Bride Flight

Bride Flight

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Summary

This multi award winning film is a lavish romantic drama that charts the lives of three women who escape the gloom of post-WWII Holland for what they hope will be a better life in New Zealand. They become fast friends during the long flight taking them to their waiting husbands, who have already settled in Christchurch. On the flight the women also meet Frank, a dashing young man who will play a large role in each of their lives.

RATED 18A - under 18 must be accompanied by an adult ( Sexually suggestive scene )

Vancouver Premiere

Year: 2008
Genre: Narrative
Country: Netherlands
Language: English and Dutch, with English subtitles
Subject: Romantic Drama
Run time: 130 minutes
Format: DigiBeta

Director: Ben Sombogaart
Cast: Karina Smulders, Anna Drijver, Elise Schaap, Waldemar Torenstra and Rutger Hauer

Awards

Dutch Film Awards: Best Film

Dutch Film Awards: Best Actress

Scottsdale Jewish Film Festival:  Audience Favorite Award

Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival:  Audience Favorite Award

Newport Beach Film Festival:  Best Feature Award

Rchoboth Beach Film Festival:  Best Feature Award

Netherlands Film Festival:  Golden Film

Netherlands Film Festival:  Golden Calf, Best Supporting Actress, Pleuni Touw

Screenings

The Ridge Theatre
Date passed November 12 2011 | 06:45 PM

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