Veertig Jaren (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, Veertig Jaren is a drama and historie film directed by Edmond T. Gréville, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East Indies and the lives of the Dutch royal family.
Who’s in it. Veertig Jaren stars Cees Laseur as Rolf van Meerle, Lily Bouwmeester as Annetje Maasdonk, Matthieu van Eysden as Frans Maasdonk and Ank van der Moer as Eline Verhulst, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Veertig Jaren page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veertig Jaren tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Veertig Jaren (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Veertig Jaren change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Veertig Jaren?
- Veertig Jaren stars Cees Laseur, Lily Bouwmeester, Matthieu van Eysden, Ank van der Moer and Eduard Verkade.
- When was Veertig Jaren released?
- Veertig Jaren was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.