Isabelle (2011 film)

Isabelle
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBen Sombogaart
Screenplay byMarieke van der Pol
Based onIsabelle
by Tessa de Loo
Produced by
  • Frans Van Gestel
  • Jani Thiltges
Starring
CinematographyPiotr Kukla
Edited byHerman P. Koerts
Music byJeannot Sanavia
Production
companies
  • IDTV Film
  • NCRV
  • Samsa Film
Distributed byA-Film Distribution
Release date
  • 22 September 2011 (2011-09-22) (Netherlands)
Running time
87 minutes
Countries
  • Netherlands
  • Luxembourg
LanguageDutch
Box office$134,730

Isabelle is a 2011 Dutch psychological thriller film directed by Ben Sombogaart and written for the screen by Marieke van der Pol based on the novel of the same name by Tessa de Loo. It stars Halina Reijn as the beautiful actress Isabelle that is kidnapped by the jealous disfigured artist Jeanne, played by Tineke Caels. It also stars Wim Opbrouck, Barbara Sarafian, Michel Van Dousselaere and Monique van de Ven.

The film was first shown at the Netherlands Film Festival on September 22, 2011 immediately followed by a release in Dutch theaters. It received a mixed reception from critics and a tepid response from the general audience.