Based on the Novel
De Boekverfilming
“Everyone gets what they deserve behind the scenes of the movie world”
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The movie stars you see on the screen have once been selected amongst others. The glamor of the premiere is preceded by mug shots, selections, interviews, wining, dining, backstabbing and sex. In the end, everyone gets what they deserve.
Cast
Dirk Zeelenberg
as Lars Schumann Jr. II
Nadja Hüpscher
as Noor
Femke Lakerveld
as Sofie
Alette Dirkse
as Julia
Job Gosschalk
as Bob Kop
Fedja van Huêt
as Boris Schumann
Najib Amhali
as Mo
Ivor Kortenbach
as André
Eugénie Schellen
as Iris de Koning
Lucretia van der Vloot
as Mina
Matthijs van Heijningen
as Producent
Dieuwertje Blok
as Journaliste
Rifka Lodeizen
as Agente
Robert Jan Westdijk
as R.J.
Eddy Terstall
as E.T.
Mike van Diem
as Mike van Diem
Manouk van der Meulen
as Manouk
Daan Ekkel
as Stalker
Natasja Loturco
as Jennifer
Marc van Uchelen
as Marc van Uchelen
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About Based on the Novel
“Everyone gets what they deserve behind the scenes of the movie world”
The movie stars you see on the screen have once been selected amongst others. The glamor of the premiere is preceded by mug shots, selections, interviews, wining, dining, backstabbing and sex. In the end, everyone gets what they deserve. Running 98 minutes.
Based on the Novel Cast and Characters
The cast features Dirk Zeelenberg (as Lars Schumann Jr. II), Nadja Hüpscher (as Noor), Femke Lakerveld (as Sofie), Alette Dirkse (as Julia), and Job Gosschalk (as Bob Kop). Their performances are a major reason Based on the Novel has built such a passionate audience.
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Based on the Novel flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy NL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Based on the Novel?
Based on the Novel runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Based on the Novel good? What's the rating?
Based on the Novel holds a 5.7/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Based on the Novel?
The main cast includes Dirk Zeelenberg, Nadja Hüpscher, Femke Lakerveld, and Alette Dirkse, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Based on the Novel available in NL?
Yes — Based on the Novel was originally produced in NL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Based on the Novel released?
Based on the Novel was released in 1999.
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What is Based on the Novel about?
Based on the Novel is a Drama/Comedy film. The movie stars you see on the screen have once been selected amongst others. The glamor of the premiere is preceded by mug shots, selections, interviews, wining, dining, backstabbing and sex. In the end, everyone gets what they deserve.
When was Based on the Novel released?
Based on the Novel was released on May 12, 1999. It has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Who stars in Based on the Novel?
Based on the Novel stars Dirk Zeelenberg, Nadja Hüpscher, Femke Lakerveld and Alette Dirkse. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Based on the Novel available in HD?
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