Question 1

What real-life whistle-blower was disappointed with how the movie portrayed the case?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blower Metta de Noo was disappointed, stating in an interview that the real case was more complex than shown in the film.

Question 2

Which Academy Awards was this film submitted to as the Netherlands' official entry?

Accepted Answer

It was the official submission of the Netherlands to the best foreign language film category of the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, making the shortlist of 9 films.

Question 3

What central injustice drives the plot of 'Accused'?

Accepted Answer

A nurse named Lucia is wrongly imprisoned for 6 years after an infant's death while she was on duty, with an ambitious DA driving a harsh sentence despite later discovered witness issues and suppressed evidence.

Question 4

Who plays the detective investigating the case in the film?

Accepted Answer

Marwan Kenzari plays Detective Ron Leeflang.

Question 5

How did the film fictionalize the real whistle-blowers in the case?

Accepted Answer

The real-life whistle-blowers were replaced with a fictitious young female character who worked at the OM, an amalgam of Metta de Noo (and her brother) and an unidentified OM staff member.

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