Working for Labour
Working for Labour
| 03 December 1998 (USA)
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No film-maker has ever before been given permission to follow a Dutch election campaign with the camera. On the basis of a few contractual conditions, film-maker Niek Koppen was given a glimpse into the 'kitchen' of the Labour Party election campaign in 1998. From the making of the publicity photos by Anton Corbijn to the celebration of the election victory on 6 May 1998. In the Prime Minister's residence, Koppen recorded how decisions were taken during intimate discussions, phone calls and meals. The film focuses on the arduous cooperation between the veterans Wim Kok and Jacques Wallage and the much younger campaign director Karin Adelmund. De keuken van Kok (Working for Labour) provides a picture of the emotions, ambitions, tactics and the ups and downs of a long and tiring process. (filmcommission.nl)

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Matcollis

This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

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Payno

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

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Stephanie

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

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Scotty Burke

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

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acrobat-4

A very good documentary about the inside of a political campaign Humor, nice camerawork, worth a look! Niek Koppen has proven himself again as one of the best dutch documentary makers.

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