The Girl with the Red Hair

Set during the Second World War, this drama follows Hannie Schaft, a law student and member of the Dutch resistance. Under the guidance of a resistance leader named Hugo, Hannie struggles with the moral weight of killing collaborators and Nazi officials. Despite her initial hesitation and the psychological toll of her actions, she becomes an active combatant. The story uses flashbacks to recount her activities and her eventual capture by occupying forces shortly before the end of the war.

Directed by Ben Verbong, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Pieter De Vos, the film features Renée Soutendijk in the lead role. The supporting cast includes Peter Tuinman, Loes Luca, Johan Leysen, Robert Delhez, and Ada Bouwman. Produced by companies including Trio Films and VARA, this crime thriller was a joint production between the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles. Since its release in September 1981, the movie has maintained a generally positive reception from viewers, holding a 6.8 rating on IMDb based on 897 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 16 votes.