Working for Labour (1998)
No film-maker has ever before been given permission to follow a Dutch election campaign with the camera. On the basis of a few contractual conditions, film-maker Niek Koppen was given a glimpse into the 'kitchen' of the Labour Party election campaign in 1998. From the making of the publicity photos by Anton Corbijn to the celebration of the election victory on 6 May 1998. In the Prime Minister's residence, Koppen recorded how decisions were taken during intimate discussions, phone calls and meals. The film focuses on the arduous cooperation between the veterans Wim Kok and Jacques Wallage and the much younger campaign director Karin Adelmund. De keuken van Kok (Working for Labour) provides a picture of the emotions, ambitions, tactics and the ups and downs of a long and tiring process. (filmcommission.nl)
- Date of release
- 1998-12-03
- TMDB
- 8.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Niek Koppen
Casting
- Karin Adelmund
- Hans Anker
- Susan Baart
- Tony Blair
- Frits Bolkestein
- Lennart Booij
- Kees Boonman
- Els Borst
- Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
- Paul Depla
- Arend Hilhorst
- Elma Jonas
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