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Bezuidenhout film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Dirk Gunther Mohr, Inge Sonderen, Bart Kalisvaart, Chris van Veenen directed by Wouter Hermans. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Bezuidenhout Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: May 12, 2025 Directed by: Wouter Hermans Written by: Dirk Gunther Mohr Starring: Dirk Gunther Mohr, Inge Sonderen, Bart Kalisvaart, Chris van Veenen A World War II drama from the Netherlands, written by Dirk Gunther Mohr, directed by Wouter Hermans and starring Dirk Gunther Mohr, Inge Sonderen, Bart Kalisvaart and Chris van Veenen. Johan (Mohr) lives in Bezuidenhout. The Second World War is taking place and the Nazis are taking over the area. Determined to fight back, Johan and those around him from a resistance group and discover that the enemy is transporting rockets to Haagse Bos and decide to sabotage them. Unfortunately, things go wrong and Ben (Veenen), one of the resisters, is captured. Meanwhile, the group get in contact with the British Military and inform them that the Nazis are planning to bomb London again. A black-and-white World Ward II feature that shows the events primarily through the perspective of people in the Dutch resistance, as well as the British Armed Forces. The story is dramatic and suspensful, following courageous characters as they struggle to be strong and survive this global conflict. Regarding the War, the film gives an account of the events that led to the Bombing of the Bezuidenhout and reveals the brutality of the Nazis. The film is also effective as a family drama and as an espionage story. There are various protagonists and the screenplay succeeds in making them likeable, however, it could had explored them further, to make them more engaging. The performances are great and Mohr does well as the main character, a family man with a wife (Sonderen) and a daughter (Jaydie van den Berg). Veenen's character is the one who feels the force of the Nazis' violence as he is being held in captivity and tortured. Through themes involving survival, courage, alliance, espionage, loss, betrayal, hope and family, this fifty-minute-long feature tells a dramatic and suspenseful World War II story. On the surface, this is a World War II film about good people going against the Nazis, with an atmosphere that is dark and supported by the black-and-white cinematography. Crucially, this feature acknowledges the Bombing of the Bezuidenhout and that is what makes it stand out. About the Film Critic Jason Knight Indie Feature Film, World Cinema < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Read music video reviews by film critics at UK Film Review. Submit your music video for review by clicking Get Reviewed at the top of the website. Music Video Reviews One of the most exciting sub-genres our critics review is music videos. They are often incredible pieces of storytelling, either in their own right or aligned with the song playing over them. On this page you will find a great selection of music video reviews from the team of critics at UK Film Review. If you are a filmmaker or artist who would like us to review your music video, submit your film here . When it comes to reviewing a music video, the process differs slightly from perhaps a narrative short film or documentary. The music has to be explored far more intimately than if it were a soundtrack because that's where the story originates from rather than being added further down the line. Music videos do conform to genres but these are often musical genres rather than film categories, for example pop, folk, rock, rap etc. So this will also influence the music video review our critics write because the target audience is going to be considered. Music videos may take a variety of forms or even combine different aspects to create a different effect on the viewer. For example, it is common for a music video to contain a small narrative, as well as live performance footage. Top filmmakers making music videos will be able to immerse you into the song and story without leaving you feeling like you have just watched a promo piece. Choreography is also a common trait in music videos, with dance sequences and flash mobs recurring - often in pop music videos. Editors of music videos will have their work cut out to ensure the choreography looks tight and engaging without it feeling staged or lifeless. Hopefully the array of music video reviews you see below will include some gems for you to peruse. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the article, as we often include the actual music video so you can watch it for yourself. The Road Back Patrick Foley It Feels Good Jason Knight All My Life Jason Knight Unspoken by LT Jason Knight A-Train: New Beginnings Jason Knight The Dragonborn Comes-Main Theme Jason Knight The Panharmonion Chronicles: Times of London Patrick Foley Lost All Care Joe Beck Everything Will Dissolve in the Void James Learoyd Ain’t my Vibe Short Music Video Review alexjames96 Jun 6, 2024 2 min read Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Mar 17, 2024 2 min read Homecoming (Music Video) Short Film Review alexjames96 Dec 19, 2023 2 min read Sheep F-cked In the Head Short Film Review alexjames96 Nov 16, 2023 2 min read Service for The King short film review Theo Aug 1, 2022 2 min read Stroke Code Music Video Review Chris Olson Sep 28, 2021 2 min read More Film Reviews

Filmmaker Interview by Chris Olson Hi Tope, thanks so much for doing this interview with UK Film Review. Please can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself? My name is Tope Laguda. A lot of people can't pronounce my name but the closest to it is toh-pay. As long as you don't call me toupe, I'm good. I am a new filmmaker but relatively late to the industry. I'm what you would call a late starter in general. I tend to do my own things in my own time. I guess that kinda makes me special. I had a stint in TV commercials as a kid in primary school, was in the drama club and the social prefect in secondary school and a really good dancer too so, it hasn't been a surprise to a lot of people who have known me from when I was little that I would eventually make my own film. I wrote the screenplay for my film, " What No One Knows " but still suffer from impostor syndrome. Haha! I am currently writing 2 screenplays, but it would be good if I could finish one though. My mind flits from one task to another and no, I do not have ADHD. Good to know haha. Can you tell us the name and a bit more about the film(s) you are working on? I am still trying to decide a name for them. I feel like a mom-to-be who will only know what to call her child once she sees their face. I guess I'll be more decisive once the story is done. If however, you mean latest latest, then it will be What No One Knows which is currently streaming on Prime Video and I'm working on the marketing for it. For those who haven't yet seen What No One Knows, what's the synopsis you give to a potential viewer? Two women, lifelong friends, embark on a shocking act of deceit, which they believe will help them both, neither foreseeing the devastating impact it will ultimately have on each of them and their families. When me and Brian reviewed the film on the UK Film Club Podcast , we loved it. Why did you want to make this film? It had been bugging me for so long! It was conceived in 2006 when my daughter was 8 months old and I tried to bring it to life, but wasn't getting any success,s and I soon forgot about it, but in 2018, when it looked like my life was going nowhere, I picked it up and started developing it. As fate would have it, the delay worked in our favour because my daughter, the same one who inspired the story, ended up playing the younger version of my character in the film. I wanted to fulfil my dream of bringing my talent to as many people as possible. That's amazing! I can imagine there were plenty of challenges along the way? Oh my goodness! There were and still are a lot of challenges. Putting the funds together, we couldn't find anyone to believe in us enough to invest in the project so, we ended up funding it ourselves. Then we had the pleasure of working with challenging actors who made production actual hell on earth. My co-star threatened to beat me up on set! It was chaotic and for a first-time production, it almost put me off but for the love of filmmaking. I always knew it was what I wanted to do. Then there is the challenge of selling the film as a black female first time filmmaker! It is an absolute jungle out there. Not to talk of falling into the hands of unscrupulous individuals who claim to be sales agents lie and take your money and not deliver on their promises. I can only talk about how I've overcome them when I have overcome them, but right now, I am still going through them and I am staying positive. After all, my film is now on Prime Video. It's another step forward. That sounds terrible. It's great you still have such a fire burning for filmmaking. Why do you make movies? The best way to get away from reality is to create your own reality. Filmmaking gives you that control. Writing allows you to decide where you want to take your characters, what you want to do to them and whether you want the audience to love them or hate them. You are in absolute control (if you have the money haha!), which is something that life doesn't allow you to do. Believe it or not, Home Alone lit a fire in me. The young Kevin McAllister, and everything about the 1st and 2nd instalment. I watched them so many times I knew the whole screenplay by heart. Shonda Rhimes as a writer/creator/producer, is an inspiration. I love me some Viola Davis and Mr Spielberg, but ultimately I'm inspired by my environment and everyday people like myself. I'm quite picky about where I get my inspiration from :) What advice would you give to someone just starting their career? Do not trust everyone who tells you they know what they are doing or that they've got experience and know better than you do. Always do your due diligence on people and ask questions. Anyone who asks you to put money down before they help you is not there to help you. Filmmaking is not for the weak, do it if you really love it. If you are going into it for commercial reasons, you might want to look elsewhere. That's sound advice. Who would you love to work with and why? Viola Davis, Shonda Rhimes, Kevin Hart. Viola and Shonda are powerhouses that will challenge me and make me unlearn and relearn everything! Kevin Hart will help me explore my funny side and it would be mad fun to be with him on set. Other than promoting What No One Knows on Prime Video, what's next for you? I will continue to work on my next two scripts which I believe will raise the bar even higher than what we have done with What No One Knows. You can find out more about Tope and her filmmaking below: https://ihaveanideaent.com https://www.instagram.com/whatnooneknowsthemovie/ #ChrisOlson #FilmmakerInterview

★★★★★ Starring: #Graham Slater, #BenRufusGreen, #Basil Bottler, #KirstyConway and #StuartAshworth Directed by: #DanielReid Short Film Review by: Alexandra James Kim is about a man who has become reclusive and is very much set in his ways, his reluctance to leave his home has forced his inner thoughts to manifest into an old red British telephone, where Kim is left constantly bombarded with phone calls encouraging him to leave his home and see the world. A very quirky and eccentric character, Kim discovers that the outside world is not as bad as he thinks and endeavours on an adventure meeting new people and exploring his surroundings, this film follows his journey and the interactions he has with equally eccentric people just like him. Kim is a rather odd character, his bedroom is filled with childhood 80s toys, and he seems to live in a very innocent world, with a fear of everyone outside, especially those that tease and bully him for his peculiar ways. However, its his inner thoughts at the end of the phoneline that force him to get out there and interact with new people instead sitting at home feeding his parrot, that is dead by the way! Although there were some scenes that appeared rather strange, this was the films allure. I really enjoyed all the unusual and weird characters, everyone seemed odd, but it became fascinating to see how they all interacted with one another. The scenery and the aesthetic appeared nostalgic in a way and created a very retro world within a modern setting. The costumes and props used to emphasise Kim’s character were so detailed and really conveyed the characters personality. From the bowl of cornflakes to the electric toothbrush and even the telephone itself, it was such a well thought out storyline that just left me wanting to know more about Kim and how his journey continues. The diverse use of camera angles and shots were incredibly clever, with the use of aerial shots highlighting just how big the outside feels for Kim and shows the contrast of how this must feel for a recluse, and just how vast and scary the outside world can seem to some. The dialogue was funny and silly and sometimes baffling but that created the charm to this short film, the nonsensicalness of this film was perfection. I loved all the characters and found them incredibly comical, it was engaging throughout with a wacky story that flowed well.

★★ Starring: #IraSakolsky, #VivianaVasquez, #AmyBuckley, #CarrieNeri, #LaurieSullivan Directed by: #RyanPhelps Short Film Review by: Alexandra James If you are looking for a bit of light relief, something to brighten your day and get rid of your Monday blues, then this short Dancing with a Dog! is the clip for you. An upbeat and visually intriguing video that shows us just how much our canine friends love being in our company. A fun-loving tune which gives the audience an insight into just how much our pets love us and what exactly are they thinking about? It’s a question that many of us would like to know, Dancing with a Dog! reveals to us exactly how dogs feel about their human companion. This short does start off in a muddling way, it is a very exaggerated clip but at the same time it is a very engaging with a catchy tune that sticks with you. There is a mixture of scenes that makes this piece even crazier, scenes with dogs dancing with families but also show dogs performing with their trainer. There is a large combination of scenes, sometimes a bit misplaced, however, it was interesting to watch. The main element to take away is that it is a cheerful short for animal lovers. There were some fun shots that helped to elevate the short by placing the camera on a dog’s back so that we can see everything from the pet’s perspective, even some scenes in black and white which is exactly how dogs view the world. The lyrics to the tune could have been a bit stronger, however, there is an innocent theme to this short clip which makes everything feel playful and engaging but there needs to be more of a flow between scenes as there were random cutaways which unfortunately did not flow entirely well. For example, the opening scene was very brief and looked a bit disjointed to the rest of the video, if there was a smoother transition which included more of a context to the rest of the video, it would have flowed much better. A simple but very fun and engaging short with a likeable tune that just makes you want to get up and Dance with your dog!