The South(2004)
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The South Synopsis
Martje is the manager of a successful laundry service, but in her personal life she struggles with her self-image after the amputation of one of her breasts. After she is humiliated when Loe, one of her employees, is startled by the discovery of her prosthesis during foreplay, she imprisons him in the laundry plant. As Loe is slowly dying in imprisonment, Martje loses contact with reality and starts imagining having a family with him.
The South (2004) is a drama film directed by Martin Koolhoven, released on January 24, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Monic Hendrickx, Frank Lammers, Oksana Akinshina and Olga Louzgina. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Koolhoven
- Writers:
- Mieke de Jong
- Producers:
- Rudolf Mestdagh, Els Vandevorst, Lars von Trier
- Composer:
- Paul M. van Brugge
- Production:
- Cosmokino, Isabella Films B.V., Zentropa Entertainments
- Status:
- Released
The South (2004) Trailer
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The South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Monic Hendrickx
as Martje Portegies
Frank Lammers
as Loe de Koning
Oksana Akinshina
as Zoya
Olga Louzgina
as Galina
Nazmiye Oral
as Leyla
Bart Klever
as Martje's ex-boyfriend
Ina Geerts
as Dorien
Chris Comvalius
as Farida
Catalijn Willemsen
as Martje's ex-boyfriend's wife
- Vlatka Simac
Vlatka Simac
as Jasmina
Key crew
Directed by Martin Koolhoven, written by Mieke de Jong, produced by Rudolf Mestdagh, Els Vandevorst and Lars von Trier.
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The South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The South – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The South online?
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Who stars in The South?
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The main cast of The South (2004) includes Monic Hendrickx, Frank Lammers, Oksana Akinshina, Olga Louzgina and Nazmiye Oral. The film was directed by Martin Koolhoven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The South released?
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The South was released on January 24, 2004 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The South worth watching?
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The South (2004) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The South?
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