Film

Julia's Secret

1987 · 1h 43m · Drama

The Turkish girl Arzu, a student at a Dutch high school, is chosen to play the role of Juliet in a school-organized theatrical performance of 'Romeo and Juliet'. She becomes deeply obsessed with the role, seeing parallels with her own life. Her parents intend to arrange her marriage to a boy from Turkey whom she has never met. With the rehearsals, Arzu begins to lead a nerve-wracking double life. Her family knows nothing about her theatrical activities, and when her father finally finds out, he pulls her out of school and advances the wedding date of his daughter. However, the school officials manage to convince her parents to let Arzu play her role. The father watches the premiere with mixed feelings and sees himself reflected in the metaphorical mirror...

• Hans HylkemaWriter · Director
• Tom BurghardProducer
• Fred MekenkampDirector of Photography
• Hasan BandOriginal Music Composer
• Hetty KoninkEditor

Release date

September 24, 1987

Status

Released

Original language

Dutch

Runtime

1h 43m

Genres

Drama