The story of a summer dress and those who have to do with it, especially the train conductor (played by van Warmerdam, the director). The dress functions as catalyst for the whimsical events, which turns out to be either tragic or hilarious.
Direction
Van Warmerdam's puppetmaster presence as conductor.
Writing
Ruthless economy—every scene pivots on the dress.
Acting
Ensemble commits to deadpan no matter how absurd.
Director
Alex van Warmerdam
Henri Garcin
Van Tilt
Ingeborg Elzevier
Mrs. Van Tilt
Ricky Koole
Chantalle
Ariane Schluter
Cleaning Woman
Khaldoun Elmecky
Cremer
Margo Dames
Stewardess
Frans Vorstman
Loohman
Peter Blok
De Vos
Jacob Derwig
Koerier
Rudolf Lucieer
De Vet
Maike Meijer
Eva
Carol van Herwijnen
Shopassistent
Rijk de Gooyer
Martin
Jack Wouterse
Gardener
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Van Warmerdam wrote, directed, and starred as the conductor—his control freak energy is literally on screen.
Part of 1990s Dutch absurdist cinema wave alongside early Kaurismäki, where misery becomes visual gag.
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