# Black Book (2006)

> A Jewish singer becomes a resistance infiltrator in occupied Netherlands, navigating seduction, betrayal, and survival as every alliance proves dangerous.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4427

## Facts

- Runtime: 145 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, War
- Director: Paul Verhoeven
- Cast: Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn, Waldemar Kobus, Matthias Schoenaerts, Derek de Lint, Christian Berkel
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389557/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, visceral, melodramatic, historical drama night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and betrayal during World War II unfolds in the heart of Europe.

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