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.
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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