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Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven (1995)

Movie ★ 7.0

Drama History

Feature film about the life of Aletta Jacobs (1854-1929). Aletta Jacobs knows from an early age that she wants to become a doctor. She asks Thorbecke to allow her to attend university and, after completing her studies, becomes the first female doctor in Amsterdam. Here, she focuses in particular on sexual problems in women and campaigns for universal suffrage. Director Nouchka van Brakel appears in the film as an interviewer who questions contemporaries about the life and work of Dr. Jacobs. The interviews give an impression of the flood of negative reactions that the feminist provoked. However, when Aletta looks back on her life at the end of the film, many photos and letters show how much she was ultimately appreciated.

Nouchka van Brakel Director Eugenie Jansen Writer Nouchka van Brakel Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 28, 1995
IMDb
tt0112315
Language
Studio
Cinemien, Circle Films

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Cast

Luutgard Willems Aletta Jacobs Hans Kesting Hans Kesting C.V. Gerritsen Max Arian Vader Jacobs Catherine ten Bruggencate Catherine ten Bruggencate Moeder Jacobs Truus te Selle Truus te Selle Mademoiselle Edwin de Vries Edwin de Vries Professor Rosenstein Monic Hendrickx Monic Hendrickx Amsterdamse meretrix Sacha Bulthuis Sacha Bulthuis Jeanette Broese van Groenou Anne Martien Lousberg Meretrix Hilt de Vos Hilt de Vos Belgische feministe Krijn ter Braak Krijn ter Braak Hoogleraar Rijkent Vleeshouwer Hoogleraar Albert van Ham Hoogleraar Wigbolt Kruijver Huwelijksbeambte Juul Vrijdag Kiesvrouw

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven about?
Feature film about the life of Aletta Jacobs (1854-1929). Aletta Jacobs knows from an early age that she wants to become a doctor. She asks Thorbecke to allow her to attend university and, after completing her studies, becomes the first female doctor in Amsterdam. Here, she focuses in particular on sexual problems in women and campaigns for universal suffrage. Director Nouchka van Brakel appears in the film as an interviewer who questions contemporaries about the life and work of Dr. Jacobs. The interviews give an impression of the flood of negative reactions that the feminist provoked. However, when Aletta looks back on her life at the end of the film, many photos and letters show how much she was ultimately appreciated.
Who directed Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven?
Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven was directed by Nouchka van Brakel.
Who stars in Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven?
Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven stars Luutgard Willems, Hans Kesting, Max Arian, Catherine ten Bruggencate.
When was Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven released?
Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven is a 1995 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Aletta Jacobs, Het Hoogste Streven?
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