A German soldier tries to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.
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Film Cast:
- Mieke de Jong: Lily James
- Capt Stefan Brandt: Jai Courtney
- Heinrich Himmler: Eddie Marsan
- Kaiser Wilhelm II: Christopher Plummer
- Princess Hermine ‘Hermo’ Reuss of Greiz: Janet McTeer
- Secretary: Daisy Boulton
- Col Sigurd von Ilsemann: Ben Daniels
- Frau Linnenkamp: Stéphane Auberghen
- Beatrix: Aubeline Barbieux
- Little Girl: Loïs van Wijk
- Widow in Hotel: Karin Leclercq
- General Falkenberg: Anton Lesser
- Mueller: Martin Swabey
- Dirksen: Martin Savage
- Dietrich: Mark Dexter
- Schulz: Kurt Standaert
- Pastor Hendricks: Kris Cuppens
- Signal Operative: Frederik Lebeer
- Hedwig Potthast: Stéphanie Van Vyve
- SS Colonel Meyer: Lucas Tavernier
- Wehrmacht Soldier – Brandt Unit: Tom De Vreese
- Wehrmacht Soldier – Brandt Unit: Luc Krijgsman
- Wehrmacht Secretary: Verona Verbakel
- Wehrmacht Soldier – Brandt Unit: Sebastiaan Ham
- Wehrmacht Soldier – Brandt Unit: Sjoerd Schaap
- Officer (uncredited): Daan Aufenacker
- Lieutenant Commander (uncredited): Tom Magnus
- SS Guard (uncredited): Jan Smekens
Film Crew:
- Foley Mixer: Patrick Ghislain
- Stunts: Nicolas de Pruyssenaere
- Stunt Double: Christian Petersson
- Executive Producer: Jens Meurer
- Sound Mixer: Henri Morelle
- Original Music Composer: Ilan Eshkeri
- Director of Photography: Roman Osin
- Production Design: Hubert Pouille
- Associate Producer: Christopher Landry
- Executive Producer: Bill Haber
- Producer: Judy Tossell
- Co-Producer: Adrian Politowski
- Producer: Lou Pitt
- Second Unit Director: Nicolas Gaster
- Steadicam Operator: Jo Vermaercke
- Executive Producer: James Gibb
- Co-Producer: Daniel Toland
- Makeup Designer: Kaatje Van Damme
- Executive Producer: Claudia Bluemhuber
- Associate Producer: Jona Wirbeleit
- Set Decoration: Lieven Baes
- Executive Producer: Christian Angermayer
- Stunts: Nick Roeten
- Stunt Coordinator: Ron Sleeswijk
- Director: David Leveaux
- Wigmaker: Virginie Berland
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Alek Goosse
- Special Effects Supervisor: Rick Wiesenhaan
- Steadicam Operator: Olivier Merckx
- Costume Design: Daniela Ciancio
- Executive Producer: Klemens Hallmann
- Associate Producer: Bastien Sirodot
- Supervising Sound Editor: François Dumont
- First Assistant “A” Camera: Didier Frateur
- Second Assistant Director: Maria Nita
- Dialect Coach: Julia Wilson Dickson
- Assistant Costume Designer: Chiara Nobile
- Sound Mixer: Pascal Jasmes
- Script Supervisor: Els Rastelli
- Key Hair Stylist: Frank van Wolleghem
- Screenplay: Simon Burke
- Electrician: Steven Soete
- Rigging Grip: Julien Chassaignon
- Steadicam Operator: Yvan Coene
- Set Decoration: Ilse Willocx
- Novel: Alan Judd
- Executive Producer: Ian Hutchinson
- Production Accountant: Martin Neufkens
- Digital Intermediate Producer: Tony Kock
- Foley Artist: Vincent Maloumian
- Executive Producer: Phil Geier
- Line Producer: Stéphane Lhoest
- Casting: Julia Horan
- Post Production Supervisor: Nicolas Bassetto
- Unit Production Manager: Nadine Borreman
- Casting Assistant: Finnian Tweed
- Location Manager: Wim De Waegenaere
- Production Coordinator: David Ragonig
- Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Small
- Hairstylist: Jennifer Courouge
- Rigging Grip: Dominique Degand
- First Assistant Director: Baudouin du Bois
- Dialogue Editor: Jeroen Truijens
- Assistant Property Master: Jonathan Van Essche
- Key Grip: Dries Leerschool
- Gaffer: Wim Temmerman
- Assistant Art Director: Talina Casier
- Foley Editor: Jérémy Hassid
- Still Photographer: Jo Voets
- Assistant Editor: Benjamin Durfort
- Stunt Double: Heidi Alemans
- Makeup & Hair: Daphne Zwanenberg
- Stunt Double: Christian Hebenstreit
- Stunt Driver: Aidan Brindle
- Hairdresser: Vincent Respriget
- Lighting Technician: Tinus Dam
- Best Boy Grip: Veerle Pipeleers
- Makeup Artist: Katja Piepenstock
- Stunt Double: Brian van de Vooren
- Stunts: Eric Ford
- Stunt Double: Philip van Ees
- Graphic Designer: Amandine Grafé
- Property Master: Emilie Debus
- Assistant Makeup Artist: Caroline Case
- Still Photographer: Marc Bossaerts
- First Assistant Camera: Sylvain Fradier
- Second Assistant Camera: Sofie Van Bos
- Wardrobe Supervisor: Raissa Hans
- Costume Supervisor: Sam Lormans
- Digital Intermediate Producer: Elise Van Reybroeck
- Dialect Coach: Liam French Robinson
Movie Reviews:
- Gimly: Mismarketed as a spy thriller, _The Exception_ is nothing more than a romance movie, a romance that has certain obstacles to be sure, but most any romance put to screen does. _The Exception_ is well acted, (which may come as a surprise to some people when it comes to Jai Courtney) but oddly made. There are certain presentation choices that seemed very bizarre to me, but not dealbreakingly so.
_Final rating:★★½ – Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
- Reno: **A look at the German Royal family during the WWII.**
A book based film, partially inspired by the real, but I really loved. In the backdrop of the world war two, it focused on the German royal family, Kaiser. An officer sent to protect him during the nazi Germany’s invasion of Europe, possibly from the spies. So during his stint, all events that unfolded were revealed to us with a twist at the end. The twist was predictable, so they did not hide it for the perfect moment and to make the film entirely rely on it. What’s important is it was more a straightforward narration. Though there were some tense moments.
Overall a great drama. I did not know what to expect, whether a thriller or romance, but it mixed them all together nicely. Of course, Jai was good, and so Lily James, but I was very impressed by Christopher Plummer. This film was awesome because of this 88 year old Canadian actor. Directed by a newcomer, and he did his part nicely. One of the fine addition to the world war two related dramas. It has a strong sex scene, otherwise would have been fit for all. Definitely I suggest it if you’re interested!
_7.5/10_