Question 1

What is the basis for the movie 'The Surprise'?

Accepted Answer

It is based on a Dutch short story by Belcampo that director Mike van Diem wanted to adapt for years after winning a Best Foreign Picture Academy Award for Character (1997).

Question 2

Why did Georgina Verbaan almost not get the lead role?

Accepted Answer

German producers preferred a younger actress, but Mike van Diem wanted her and got his way. She later won a 'Gouden Kalf' for the role.

Question 3

Which festival featured 'The Surprise'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2015.

Question 4

Who plays the characters Jacob van Zuylen de With and Anne de Koning?

Accepted Answer

Jeroen van Koningsbrugge plays Jacob van Zuylen de With, and Georgina Verbaan plays Anne de Koning.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of 'The Surprise'?

Accepted Answer

An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets a young woman who has signed up for the same arrangement. Trouble ensues when the couple falls in love and wishes to get out of the contract.

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