Havinck is a 1987 Dutch drama film directed by Frans Weisz. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section the 1988 Cannes Film Festival.
Plot Havinck, an Amsterdam lawyer, is doing well for himself. He is successful, happily married and has a beautiful daughter. Everyone agrees he gives the impression that he goes through life unmoved, without emotion.
Then a turning point occurs in Havinck’s life. His wife is involved in a fatal accident, but her death appears to be suicide. This is confirmed when Havinck’s daughter, Eva, finds her mother’s suicide note. She realizes that her mother took her own life and confronts her father with the letter. They exchange harsh words about the marriage, which had completely fallen apart due to Havinck’s infidelity. It turns out he has been keeping a mistress and has never given his daughter enough attention. His other daughter, Lydia, has also committed suicide, something Havinck does feel guilty about.
After the confrontation, Havinck falls into an emotional crisis. With great difficulty, he recovers and is able to rebuild his relationship with Eva.
Cast Willem Nijholt - Lawyer Havinck Will van Kralingen - Havinck's wife Lydia Carolien van den Berg - Havinck's mistress Maud Anne Martien Lousberg - Havinck's daughter Eva Maarten Wansink - Greve Coen Flink - Bork Max Croiset - Havinck's father-in-law Dora van der Groen - Havinck's mother-in-law Kenneth Herdigein - Kenneth Eric van Heyst - Noordwal Ella van Drumpt - Havincks secretary Lieneke le Roux - Bork's secretary Lex de Regt - Detective Dorijn Curvers - Policewoman Han Kerkhoffs - Policeman Ger Thijs - Probation officer
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