Due to its fantastic location, its natural surroundings and monumental character, Westerveld Cemetery & Crematorium is often used as a location for television and film recordings, both indoors and out. For instance, recordings were recently made in the Dudokzaal for the TV film ‘Bon Voyage’. This film – directed by Margien Rogaar – will be broadcast in 2011 on Nederland 3.
The film 'Bon Voyage' tells the story of a family with three children that are about to leave on holiday. When they discover that Granddad Bob is ill, they decide to spend the summer at home. This is a big disappointment for the mother, Tine. She struggles to accept the situation and tries to distract herself in various ways. The daughter Anouk is also sad. Not just because of Granddad, but also due to the holiday. She had wanted to lose her virginity this year. But instead she goes back to work and begins to spend her time hanging out with her dope-smoking colleague Rogier (15) until she eventually decides to just do 'it'.
Anouk's little sister Jasmijn is especially worried about Granddad Bob. She bombards him with questions about death. Bob is in denial. He feels fine and is not going to die. But Jasmijn persists and he is forced to answer. Son Jochem is the only one who is happy to stay at home. He's looking forward to spending the holiday with his best friend. But to Jochem's horror, his best friend has found a new best friend and their friendship appears to be over. Father Fred (45) stands on the sidelines and observes all this.
Bon Voyage is one of six TV films due to be broadcast in 2011. For more information click here.
Westerveld Cemetery & Crematorium is part of ‘the Facultatieve Group’. Click here for more information.
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