Roos Ouwehand

Acting

Roos Ouwehand

Born October 28, 1968 · Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (age 57)

Roos Ouwehand (Leidschendam, October 28, 1968) is a Dutch actress and scriptwriter. In addition to acting, she writes columns for NRC Handelsblad. In 1993 she graduated from the Toneelschool in Amsterdam. Then she joined Toneelgroep Amsterdam, where she played until 2002. She played in films like Filmpje! from Paul de Leeuw, Lawyer of the Roosters and Live !. On television she is known for her rol…

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DuskDusk · 2010
Dusk
★ 5.52010
MovieDrama
After a group of teenagers discover one of their friends lying dead on a river bank on one of the hottest days of summer, a story of jealousy, insecurity and peer pressure gradually unfolds. Group leader Caesar is able to magnify - out of all proportion - the small grievances that each of Jessie's friends bear towards her and transforms them into a general and pervasive hatred that leads ultimately to her horrible, senseless killing.
StromboliStromboli · 2022
Stromboli
★ 5.22022
MovieDrama
Haunted by memories of her broken marriage and a fight with her daughter, a woman joins an intense self-help retreat when her vacation goes awry.
Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart · 2022
Piece of My Heart
★ 7.02022
MovieDramaMusic
While the young dancers Irma and Olga try to stand their ground in the demanding ballet world of 1970s Amsterdam, Olga's exceptional talent andlarger-than-life presence push her ahead of Irma. Olga loses more and more weight in order to conform to the strict ballet norms and even in the tiniestroles she makes a huge impression. While Irma must content herself with a position in the background, Olga is quickly promoted to soloist and beforeshe even turns twenty she is already an audience favourite and a star. But Olga soon discovers the dark side of her talent and Irma has to watch asher best friend succumbs to the pressure to perform, losing herself in the nightlife. Piece Of My Heart tells the story of exceptional talent, but above allthat of an ultimate friendship.
AppApp · 2013
App
★ 5.12013
MovieThriller
A young psychology student is drawn into the dark and fearful world of a diabolic and mysterious App that starts to terrorize her, distributing compromising photographs, videos and text messages about herself and delves deeper and deeper into her personal life, flawlessly exposing all of her deepest secrets.
Regret!Regret! · 2013
Regret!
★ 7.32013
MovieDrama
A David's classmate, Jochem, is harassed by three bullies, but nobody does anything at school, not even David, who feels guilty for not pointing out the culprits.
Punk LawyerPunk Lawyer · 1996
Punk Lawyer
★ 7.01996
MovieDrama
A young Amsterdam lawyer seems to be doing well, but occasionally he is overwhelmed by an unstoppable need for booze. During one of his delirious episodes, he witnesses the death of a squatter at a police station. Worried about his career, he hesitates to speak out.
Mike Says Goodbye!Mike Says Goodbye! · 2012
Mike Says Goodbye!
★ 5.92012
MovieAdventureFamily
After bouncing back from leukemia, 10-year-old Mike is ready to leave the hospital, but his mother never arrives to take him home.
Clean HandsClean Hands · 2015
Clean Hands
★ 5.92015
MovieCrimeDrama
Sylvia has turned a blind eye for too long to husband Eddie's flourishing drug business. When his dealing takes a (deadly) turn for the worse, however, her need to protect the lives and futures of her young children compel her to flee. But Eddie will stop at nothing to keep his wife inside the ‘family'.

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Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart · 2022
Piece of My Heart
★ 7.02022
MovieDramaMusic
While the young dancers Irma and Olga try to stand their ground in the demanding ballet world of 1970s Amsterdam, Olga's exceptional talent andlarger-than-life presence push her ahead of Irma. Olga loses more and more weight in order to conform to the strict ballet norms and even in the tiniestroles she makes a huge impression. While Irma must content herself with a position in the background, Olga is quickly promoted to soloist and beforeshe even turns twenty she is already an audience favourite and a star. But Olga soon discovers the dark side of her talent and Irma has to watch asher best friend succumbs to the pressure to perform, losing herself in the nightlife. Piece Of My Heart tells the story of exceptional talent, but above allthat of an ultimate friendship.

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