The Northerners

Set in a small Dutch community during the 1960s, this black comedy focuses on a group of eccentric residents driven by various sexual obsessions and unfulfilled desires. The story takes place in a secluded settlement where a nosy mail carrier spies on his neighbors and reads their private correspondence. Among the inhabitants are a woman who fasts for religious reasons, a butcher with an aggressive appetite, and a young boy who becomes fascinated by African conflicts.

Directed by Alex van Warmerdam, this was the first of four films he directed, followed by Grimm, Waiter, and Borgman. The screenplay was written by van Warmerdam and Aat Ceelen, with Dick Maas and Laurens Geels serving as producers. The cast features Jack Wouterse as Jacob, Annet Malherbe as Martha, Rudolf Lucieer as Anton, Leonard Lucieer as Thomas, Loes Wouterson as Elisabeth, and Alex van Warmerdam as Plagge.

The film has a runtime of 103 minutes and was produced in the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles. It is generally well-regarded by viewers, holding a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 3,600 votes and a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 65 votes.