De Gordel van Smaragd

  • 125'
  • Netherlands
  • 1997
The film follows the passionate love affair between the Dutchman Theo Staats and the 'Indo' (half-blood) singer Ems for a period of ten years, from 1939 to 1949. They meet on the eve of the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies. Their love affair is hampered by personal and historical circumstances.
  • 125'
  • Netherlands
  • 1997
Director
Orlow Seunke
Country of production
Netherlands
Year
1997
Festival Edition
IFFR 1998
Length
125'
Medium
35mm
International title
Tropic of Emerald
Language
Dutch
Producer
Emerald Films
Sales
Christa Saredi
Screenplay
Orlow Seunke
Editor
Orlow Seunke
Cast
Christine Hakim
Local Distributor
Universal Pictures Benelux
Director
Orlow Seunke
Country of production
Netherlands
Year
1997
Festival Edition
IFFR 1998
Length
125'
Medium
35mm
International title
Tropic of Emerald
Language
Dutch
Producer
Emerald Films
Sales
Christa Saredi
Screenplay
Orlow Seunke
Editor
Orlow Seunke
Cast
Christine Hakim
Local Distributor
Universal Pictures Benelux