Question 1

Why were all canal shots in Baantjer het begin filmed in Leiden instead of Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

All canal shots were filmed in Leiden, not Amsterdam, as stated in IMDb trivia.

Question 2

What is the connection between screenwriter Thijs Römer and the original Baantjer series?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Thijs Römer is the grandson of actor Piet Römer, who played Jurre de Cock in the television series Baantjer (1995).

Question 3

Which actor plays Jurriaan 'Jurre' de Cock in this film?

Accepted Answer

Waldemar Torenstra plays the character Jurriaan 'Jurre' de Cock.

Question 4

What is the premise of Baantjer het begin?

Accepted Answer

A mild-mannered police detective freshly stationed in tumultuous 1980 Amsterdam races against time when he encounters a violent plot against the Dutch royal family.

Question 5

What hat appears in the final shot, and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

In the final shot, the trademark hat that Piet Römer wore as Jurre de Cock in Baantjer (1995) is seen hanging on the coat rack.

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