The Cool Lakes of Death (Van De Koele Meren Des Doods)

In the Netherlands of the late 19th-century, well-to-do Hedwig (Renée Soutendijk) attempts suicide twice before leaving her sexless marriage to Gerard (Adriaan Olree) for a passionate affair with Ritsaart (Derek de Lint). But Hedwig’s happiness is short-lived as she turns to prostitution after struggling with addiction and mental illness in the wake of her newborn child’s death. With Erik van 't Wout, Peter Faber; based on the novel by Frederik van Eeden. 125 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Dutch LPCM mono; Subtitles: English; newsreel footage; poster gallery; photo gallery; theatrical trailers. In Dutch with English subtitles.