New Netflix movie announced

Amsterdam, February 5, 2024 - Netflix will release a new movie next year based on true events; a gripping thriller centered around a hostage situation in the heart of Amsterdam, at the Apple Store. The film alternates between the perspectives of various key characters involved in this intense situation; from the perpetrator to the hostages and the first responders, creating a mosaic of experiences. Filming is set to begin soon under the direction of Bobby Boermans. The film is written by Simon de Waal and produced by Horizon Film. Starring roles are held by Soufiane Moussouli, Marcel Hensema, Loes Haverkort, Louis Talpe, and Emmanuel Ohene Boafo.

About the movie:

A hostage situation that grips the city and the country, attracting worldwide attention. A mosaic-style film that focuses on life-threatening situations and the choices made therein.

Bobby Boermans, director: "The hostage situation in the Apple Store marks a unique event in the Netherlands and inspired me and screenwriter Simon de Waal to join forces once again. With this film, we aim to tell a story that is both sincere and captivating, and that gives the audience a realistic view of the experiences of those involved during the five-hour hostage situation."

Cast: Soufiane Moussouli, Marcel Hensema, Loes Haverkort, Louis Talpe, Emmanuel Ohene Boafo, Fockeline Ouwerkerk, Roosmarijn van der Hoek, Matteo van der Grijn, Thijs Boermans, Ahlaam Teghadouini, Admir Sehovic, Eric Corton, and Jolanda Van Den Berg

Directed by: Bobby Boermans

Written by: Simon de Waal

Produced by: Sabine Brian, Boudewijn Rosenmuller, and Diederik van Rooijen

Production company: Horizon Film