Netflix The premiere of the Dutch thriller took place Irhendirector Bobby Bermens and on the basis of real events. It focuses on the events that occurred in Leidseplein (Amsterdam) in February 2022, when the man entered the Apple Store, armed and accepted the presence as hostages.
On February 22, 2022, the armed man forced the hostage for five hours under the muzzle of a gun and requested 200 million euros in cryptocurrencies, in addition to a safe exit from the buildingThe police reached 10 minutes after the appearance of the criminal and gradually evacuated 70 people who were there.
Director’s experience
In dialogue with TimeThe director of the film -whistle lives near the stage, explained why he decided to transfer this real case on the big screen:
“Fortunately, there are few hostages like them in the Netherlands. That is why this incident is so bizarre. A person asking for 200 million in cryptocurrencies decided to take hostages among broadly in one of the most lively corners of Amsterdam.
Very true film of reality
The film based on real events is not a documentary, but a fiction about what happened with a certain point of view and a special reduction in what happened. This was explained by the director Irhen: “Working on the script, we deliberately concentrate at night with the hostage situation. Of course, you must condensate in the film, but most of the story is based on things that really happened. ”
“We changed the dialogue and gave fictitious names to the characters so that they would not turn to participation. In fact, hundreds of people were involved in events, but we are concentrated on five main characters, all with different passages, each of which offers a unique perspective, ”he added.
