Drama · Belgium · 1987 · 1h 30m

Diary of a Mad Old Man

Dagboek van een oude dwaas

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Director
Lili Rademakers
Cast
Ralph Michael as Marcel / Husband Derek de Lint as Philippe / Marcel's son-Simone's husband Beatie Edney as Simone / Marcel's daughter-in-law Dora van der Groen as Alma / Zuster-nurse Suzanne Flon as Denise / Wife
Crew
Paul van den Bos — Director of Photography Ton de Graaff — Editor Egisto Macchi — Original Music Composer Claudine Bouvier — Writer Hugo Claus — Writer Pierre Drouot — Producer
Synopsis

In this erotic drama, Marcel fantasizes about being with his daughter-in-law Simone after the death of his wife. The woman pretends to be surprised over his attention but does nothing to discourage his advances. He promises to build her a swimming pool in order to further his fantasies. The story is taken from the novel by Junichiro Tamizaki.

Key Collaborators
Lili Rademakers Director Paul van den Bos Director of Photography Ton de Graaff Editor Egisto Macchi Original Music Composer Claudine Bouvier Writer Hugo Claus Writer Pierre Drouot Producer Henry Lange Producer
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