Cool!
Feature film, 2004, 89 min.
After a series of violent robberies, five young friends are forced by the local gang leader (Johnny de Mol) to rob the bank where his girlfriend (Katja Schuurman) works (featuring Minister Gerrit Zalm in a supporting role as a bank manager). After the unsuccessful hold-up, the five are boldly and confidently rapping in the police van. But this changes once they are inside the Glen Mills School. In this strict school, which really exists (and where the other people play themselves), stern discipline is maintained. The youngsters are expected to call others to order. In a fast and free style, the film shows life before and after the robbery and the attitude of the police. The intimidating atmosphere of violence and group pressure is strengthened by the Dutch rap music, composed by the youngsters themselves, which meanwhile comments on the story in music video form. `Keep your head cool, in everything you do.'
nominations
- NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf
Director
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Zien
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- De nacht van Aalbers
- 2001
- Baby Blue
- 2000
- De pijnbank
- 1998
- Koos Tak
- 1995
- Eva
- 1994
- Vals licht
- 1993
- Loos
- 1989
- Charley
- 1986
- Hero
- 1982
- Tadzio
- 1991
Theo van Gogh (1957-2004)
8 awards
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Director (32)
Writer (9)
Producer (7)
Editor
Cast
Writer
- B.A.B.S.
- 2017
- De Fractie
- 2015
- Matterhorn
- 2013
- Deal
- 2012
- Tikotin
- 2012
- 170 Hz
- 2011
- Winterland (2010)
- 2010
- Winterland
- 2009
- Kort! - Kus - Kiss
- 2009
- Gewoon Hans
- 2009
- Malpensa
- 2009
- Blind Date
- 2008
- Interview
- 2007
- Funny Dewdrop
- 2007
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- Patser - Gangsta
- 2018
- Somewhere Tonight
- 2011
- Blind Date
- 2008
- Kort! - Titten
- 2011
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- Ware liefde
- 2002
Gijs van de Westelaken
20 awards
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Writer
Producer (46)
Co-Producer
Theodor Holman
Writer (7)
Cast
Sales agent
Producer
- B.A.B.S.
- 2017
- De Fractie
- 2015
- Matterhorn
- 2013
- Deal
- 2012
- Tikotin
- 2012
- 170 Hz
- 2011
- Winterland (2010)
- 2010
- Winterland
- 2009
- Kort! - Kus - Kiss
- 2009
- Gewoon Hans
- 2009
- Malpensa
- 2009
- Blind Date
- 2008
- Interview
- 2007
- Funny Dewdrop
- 2007
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- Patser - Gangsta
- 2018
- Somewhere Tonight
- 2011
- Blind Date
- 2008
Gijs van de Westelaken
20 awards
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_2.png)
![NL - Amsterdam International Docu Film Festival IDFA award NL - Amsterdam International Docu Film Festival IDFA award](/media/prize_icons/idfa_87tcLhb.png)
![NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film) NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film)](/media/prize_icons/100.000_26mBF2n.png)
![NL - NFF Platinum Film (400,000 visitors feature film) NL - NFF Platinum Film (400,000 visitors feature film)](/media/prize_icons/400.000_FHqtxu0.png)
Writer
Producer (46)
Co-Producer
Composer
- Gewoon Hans
- 2009
- Malpensa
- 2009
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Valse wals
- 2005
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- De nacht van Aalbers
- 2001
- Baby Blue
- 2000
- De pijnbank
- 1998
- De angst van Zorg
- 1996
- Koos Tak
- 1995
- Eva
- 1994
- Vals licht
- 1993
- Loos
- 1989
- Seven Days in Burma
- 1989
- Man in de war
- 1984
Rainer Hensel
6 awards
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![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_NwCG73C.png)
Composer (34)
Cinematographer - DoP
- Mission Statements
- 2012
- Somewhere Tonight
- 2011
- Malpensa
- 2009
- Blind Date
- 2008
- Interview
- 2007
- Funny Dewdrop
- 2007
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Zien
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- De goddelijke gekte
- 2001
- Het Museumplein
- 1999
- Werkteater
- 1997
- In strijd met
- 1995
- Hooggeacht Publiek
- 1992
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Divine Excess
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- KUYT
- 2017
- Tabee
- 2016
- Roze wolk
- 2016
- Wibi Soerjadi
- 2015
- Alles is gezegd
- 2014
- Levenslied
- 2013
- Life @ Lowlands
- 2013
- De Baby - The Baby
- 2012
- Tijd van je leven
- 2011
- Among Horses and Men
- 2011
- Omar's schuld
- 2010
- Darwins verstekeling
- 2010
- Nestblijvers
- 2008
- Aan ons den arbeid
- 2008
- Hitte/Harara
- 2008
- Blond, Blue Eyes
- 2006
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Zien
- 2004
- Feest
- 2002
- I See You
- 1998
- Pim Pam Pet
- 1997
- De kinderrechter
- 1997
- Bloedmooi
- 1994
- Dachkammer
- 1994
- Nachtrust
- 1994
- Ik verlaat je nooit
- 1993
- Mannenstraat
- 1993
Thomas Kist
2 awards
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Writer
Cinematographer - DoP (41)
Camera operator
Alex de Waal
1 award
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Cinematographer - DoP (5)
Joost van Herwijnen
5 awards
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![NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film) NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film)](/media/prize_icons/100.000_26mBF2n.png)
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Cinematographer - DoP (46)
Editor
- No Place for a Rebel
- 2017
- No Place for a Rebel
- 2017
- Malpensa
- 2009
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Vlees voor plastic
- 1998
- Loose Hair
- 1991
- Hoopgeloof&liefde
- 1993
Merel Notten
3 awards
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_2.png)
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_NwCG73C.png)
Director
Composer
Editor (16)
Production designer
Location sound recordist
Production designer
- Cool!
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- De nacht van Aalbers
- 2001
- Baby Blue
- 2000
- De pijnbank
- 1998
- Vrijmarkt
- 1997
- Marrakech
- 1996
- Koos Tak
- 1995
- De tovenaarsleerling
- 1986
- Cut Out
- 2016
- Prooi - Prey
- 2016
- Kroost
- 2014
- Taart
- 2014
- Leve boerenliefde
- 2013
- Mimoun
- 2013
- Blijf!
- 2011
- Oorlogsrust
- 2006
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
Ruud van Dijk
12 awards
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Production designer (30)
Jan Rutgers
14 awards
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![NL - NFF Platinum Film (400,000 visitors feature film) NL - NFF Platinum Film (400,000 visitors feature film)](/media/prize_icons/400.000_FHqtxu0.png)
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_2.png)
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_NwCG73C.png)
Production designer (24)
Cast (8)
- Cool!
- 2004
- Homerun
- 2010
- Penoza
- 2010
- Rebuy
- 2010
- Kort! - Sarah & Hij
- 2007
- Eilandgasten
- 2005
- Johan
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Drijfzand
- 2003
- De band
- 2003
- X & The Wildman
- 2003
- The Emperor's Wife
- 2003
- Cool!
- 2004
- Cool!
- 2004
- Noord Zuid
- 2015
- Nieuwe buren
- 2014
- Black Out
- 2012
- Sextet
- 2007
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- No Trains No Planes
- 1999
- De zeemeerman
- 1996
- Dobber Commercial
- 1993
- Cool!
- 2004
- Cool!
- 2004
Farhane El Hamchaoui
Cast
Johnny de Mol
19 awards
![NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film) NL - NFF Golden Film (100,000 visitors feature film)](/media/prize_icons/100.000_26mBF2n.png)
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![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_2.png)
![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_NwCG73C.png)
Cast (26)
Juliën de Roover
Cast
Jones Kruijne
Cast
Katja Römer-Schuurman
4 awards
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Director
Cast (20)
Remco Alberts
Cast
Hannah Belliot
Cast
Sound mixer
Wilfried Van Baelen
6 awards
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![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Calf](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_2.png)
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![NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize NL - Netherlands Film Festival Golden Special Jury Prize](/media/prize_icons/Gouden_Kalf_NwCG73C.png)
Location sound recordist
- Blijf!
- 2011
- Tom & Thomas
- 2002
- Moroccon Wedding
- 2022
- Bardsongs
- 2010
- Intermezzo
- 2009
- ROTV - Popdagboek
- 2008
- Masterclass
- 2005
- Medea
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
- Ter ziele
- 2004
- Interview
- 2003
- De band
- 2003
- Indoor Fireworks
- 2003
- Resistance
- 2002
- Monte Carlo
- 2001
- Kruimeltje
- 1999
- Bleekneusje
- 1998
- Left Luggage
- 1998
- Een gelukkige tijd
- 1998
- Mama's proefkonijn
- 1996
- Tot ziens
- 1995
- Ocalia
- 1995
- De pitch
- 1990
- Spelen of sterven
- 1990
- The Suitcase
- 1990
- Gabriëls surprise
- 1989
- Bijlmer bloemen
- 1989
- Zinderend
- 1988
- Odyssée d'amour
- 1987
- Deja vu
- 1987
- Moroccon Wedding
- 2022
Leo Franssen
20 awards
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Sound designer
Location sound recordist (68)
Sound recordist
Distribution company
- The Devil's Double
- 2011
- Amsterdam Heavy
- 2011
- Life is Beautiful
- 2011
- Bon voyage
- 2011
- Isabelle
- 2011
- Sterke verhalen
- 2010
- Shocking Blue
- 2010
- First Mission
- 2010
- Storm - The Tribunal
- 2009
- Blind Date
- 2008
- Kort! - Brat
- 2008
- Calimucho
- 2008
- Hitte/Harara
- 2008
- Nadine
- 2007
- Interview
- 2007
- Ex-drummer
- 2007
- Drifter
- 2007
- Unfinished Sky
- 2007
- HannaHannaH
- 2007
- Promised Paradise
- 2006
- Langer licht
- 2006
- Don
- 2006
- Pretpark Nederland
- 2006
- Jazz is My Religion
- 2006
- God is My DJ
- 2006
- Kort! - Samual
- 2005
- Paradise Girls
- 2005
- Een gelukkige hand
- 2005
- Kort! - Geluk
- 2005
- Knetter
- 2005
- Valse wals
- 2005
- Diep
- 2005
- Amazones
- 2004
- Baby Blues
- 2004
- Snowfever
- 2004
- Marokko swingt
- 2004
- League of Legends
- 2004
- The Quiet One
- 2004
- Kort! - Electriek
- 2004
- Confituur
- 2004
- Mans genoeg
- 2004
- Cool!
- 2004
- De tafel
- 2004
- 15:35 Spoor 1
- 2003
- Supertex
- 2003
- Adrenaline
- 2003
- Wereld van stilstand
- 2003
- Stratosphere Girl
- 2003
- Tour des Légendes
- 2003
- The Emperor's Wife
- 2003
- Paramaribo Papers
- 2002
- De enclave
- 2002
- Moonlight
- 2002
- Snapshots
- 2002
- Swingers
- 2002
- Meisje
- 2002
- Science Fiction
- 2002
- Monte Carlo
- 2001
- Iles Flottantes
- 2001
- Soul Assassin
- 2001
- Drift - Adrift
- 2001
- Pauline en Paulette
- 2000
- Jacky
- 2000
- Simon Magus
- 1999
- The Crossing
- 1999
- Rent-a-Friend
- 1999
- Bon voyage
- 2011
A-Film Distribution (1999-2015)
140 awards
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Distribution company (161)
Sales agent
Sales agent
- APP
- 2013
- Van God Los - Para
- 2013
- Van God Los - Klem
- 2012
- SL8N8
- 2006
- Joyride
- 2005
- Cool!
- 2004
High Point Media Group
22 awards
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