In for Treatment
In for Treatment is a 1979 Dutch drama film directed by Marja Kok and Erik van Zuylen. It was created by members of the Dutch theater group after two theater productions on the same theme of facing the prospect of death following a diagnosis remained in demand after hundreds of performances. The story is based on the experiences of the father of the lead actor Joop Admiraal.
The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film] at the 53rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. It won the Bronze Leopard and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Locarno International [Film Festival] in 1980.
Cast
- as De Bruin
- as Frank
- Marja Kok as Mrs. De Waal
- as Dr. Hageman
- Daria Mohr as Anja Vonk
- as nurse
- Gerard Thoolen as male nurse
- Herman Vinck as Frank's father
- as Mr. De Waal
- Olga Zuiderhoek as nurse