The Vanishing
The Vanishing • 1h 46m
Directed by George Sluizer • 1988 • Netherlands
Starring Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege
A young man embarks on an obsessive search for the girlfriend who mysteriously disappeared while the couple were taking a sunny vacation trip, and his three-year investigation draws the attention of her abductor, a mild-mannered professor with a clinically diabolical mind. An unorthodox love story and a truly unsettling thriller, Dutch filmmaker George Sluizer’s THE VANISHING unfolds with meticulous intensity, leading to an unforgettable finale that has unnerved audiences around the world.
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George Sluizer on THE VANISHING
In this interview with George Sluizer, conducted at his home in France in May 2014, the director discusses the challenges of adapting THE VANISHING from its source novel, the psychology of its characters, and his approach to building suspense.
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Johanna ter Steege on THE VANISHING
Johanna ter Steege made her film debut as Saskia in THE VANISHING, which earned her the European Film Award for best supporting actress. In this interview, conducted in Amsterdam in 2014, she recalls the extensive backstory she created for her character, working with director George Sluizer, and ...
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