Melancholy Tales
A series of four stories written by the Dutch writer Heere Heeresma, interpreted by four different directors. A confirmed bachelor bumps into his secretary after work. An old man just wants to be left alone at Christmas time. A former sailor yearns to get back to the sea, away from his clarinet playing wife. A shopkeeper in a rowboat gets into an argument with a postman on a bicycle.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Zwaarmoedige verhalen voor bij de centrale verwarming |
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Ernie Damen |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Melancholy Tales has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1975. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Henny Alma
Fien Berghegge
Jon Bluming
Jan Dahmen
Menno Dijkstra
Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.
Winkelier (segment "Een winkelier keert niet weerom")
Rijk de Gooyer
Postbode (segment "Een winkelier keert niet weerom")
Lex Goudsmit
Opa (segment "De smalle oude man")
Joost Prinsen
Man van wijkcomité (segment "De smalle oude man")
Wieteke van Dort
Vrouw van wijkcomité (segment "De smalle oude man")
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