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O filme conta a história da Operação Market Garden, uma tentativa aliada falhada para atravessar as linhas alemãs e dominar várias pontes nos Países Baixos, pressionando as defesas alemãs e procurando acelerar o fim da guerra.

Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) era considerado um prodígio do boxe, mas foi obrigado a se aposentar prematuramente devido a uma série de derrotas no ringue. Com os Estados Unidos em meio à Grande Depressão, Jim aceita viver de bicos para poder sustentar sua esposa, Mae (Renée Zellweger), e os filhos. Jim sempre sonhou com a oportunidade de retornar ao mundo do boxe e tem sua chance quando, devido a um cancelamento de última hora, é escalado para enfrentar o 2º pugilista na disputa do título mundial. Para surpresa de todos Jim vence três lutas consecutivas, mesmo sendo bem mais magro que seus oponentes e tendo ferimentos nas mãos. Ele passa então a ganhar o apelido de "Cinderella Man" e se torna o símbolo de esperança dos desprivilegiados da época. Até que precisa enfrentar seu pior oponente: Max Baer (Craig Bierko), o atual campeão mundial dos pesos pesados, que já matou dois lutadores no ringue.

2ª Guerra Mundial. Rachel Stein (Carice van Houten) é uma linda cantora judia, que está escondida. Quando o local em que está é destruído por um bombardeio ela e um grupo de judeus decidem atravessar Biesbosch para chegar ao sul da Holanda, que já está livre da ocupação nazista. Entretanto o barco deles é interceptado por uma patrulha alemã, que mata todos a bordo com exceção de Rachel. A partir de então ela se une à resistência, adotando o nome de Ellis de Vries. Notando o interesse de um oficial alemão, ela se aproxima dele e consegue um trabalho. Enquanto isso a resistência elabora um plano para libertar um grupo de prisioneiros, onde a participação de Ellis será fundamental.

Amsterdão, século XVII. Uma jovem rapariga órfã chamada Sophia é forçada a casar-se com Cornelis Sandvoort, um poderoso mercador, num “negócio” infeliz,mas que a salva da pobreza. Depois do seu marido encomendar um retrato, Sophia inicia um caso tórrido com o pintor Jan Van Loos), um jovem artista sem posses. Decididos a escapar ao controlo do mercador, os amantes arriscam tudo o que têm no frenético comércio de túlipas, na esperança que o bolbo certo lhes possa valer uma fortuna e comprar-lhes a liberdade

O Filme "Winter in War Time" conta a história de um garoto chamado Michiel van Beusekom, que tenta ajudar os "bonzinhos" durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial. Isso no entanto, não acontece de acordo com o plano e ele anda de mãos dadas com problemas, traição e morte.

As vidas de Erik Lanshof e de cinco dos seus amigos mais próximos tomam caminhos diferentes quando o exército alemão invade a Holanda em 1940: luta e resistência, medo e resignação, colaboração e alta traição.

An arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel is reassigned to the Netherlands after an epically unfiltered rant, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, weapons, or tactical purpose.

The story of a group of teenagers in high school in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in their search for friendship, love, their own identity, and overcoming fears.

When a big storm arrives that can flood the lower parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, prime minister Hans Kreuger has to make a decision; can we evacuate four million people? Going for the evacuation of civilians, hospitals and prisons will take at least 4 days.

Sunday with Lubach is a satirical television program of the VPRO network that is presented by Arjen Lubach.

A series about the AZC (Asylum Seekers Centre) in Zutphen. An unusual, intimate portrait of people who live together under a glass bell jar. About their joy, sadness, and sometimes despair. Every aspect is highlighted, from the desire to belong to the emotional bonds that develop between residents and employees.

This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.

A chronicle of legendary Dutch singer Ramses Shaffy’s rise to fame, from his early days as a stage actor in late 1950s Amsterdam to his emergence as a national music icon throughout the following two decades.

A series of eight episodes documenting 250.000 years of history. Charles Groenhuijsen takes us along sights and locations that historically harbored various inhabitants of ‘The Lowlands’. In what today is known as The Netherland, Belgium, Germany, New York, Ghana, Surinam, and Indonesia, Charles will be looking for the stories of ‘our’ past through potsherds, bones, stones, ancient text's, drawings, paintings, pictures, radio, and tv- fragments

Three best friends try to combine their busy careers with their private life. The glamorous life of the three woman in the capital city of The Netherlands is not always a bed of roses.

At The International Butler Academy in Simpelveld, The Netherlands, students from all over the world and of all ages are taught the tricks of the butler trade. The film follows six students during their training. What motivates them to choose this servile profession?

Hans Faber spends a year in a TBS clinic. The death of his niece, Anne Faber, in 2017 marked a turning point in forensic care. What has changed since then? And what actually goes on within the walls of a TBS clinic? What dilemmas do employees face?

The twin brothers Peter Anema and Erik Hulsegge did not know about each other's existence for 17 years. Why were they separated upon adoption?

Documentary series on the occasion of the 70th commemoration of the Flood disaster. Archival material and compelling eyewitness accounts map out how the disaster could unfold, how the impending danger was not sufficiently anticipated in advance and what we have learned from the disaster.

Kootje won a cruise on the Rhine and takes Door with him on vacation.

The street dance 'breaking', which originated in the 1970s, is becoming an Olympic sport for the first time. The Dutch breakers are among the top in the world. Can they qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris? And can breaking maintain its bravado in the strictly defined world of top sport?

Filmmaker Geertjan Lassche focuses his camera on the region in this new EO program. What regional diversity does the Netherlands harbor?

Hila Noorzai reflects on their success with artists and producers of the most successful Eurodance acts from the 90s. Together with 2 Unlimited, Twenty 4 Seven, SNAP!, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor and T-Spoon she discusses the highs and lows of their career.

The Binnenhof (Dutch Houses of Parliament) is being renovated. It will be closed off from the outside world for five years. During the years of renovation, Splinter Chabot closely follows developments.