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Soldier of Orange — Where the Story Was Set

2 real historical locations · Netherlands, United Kingdom

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Paul Verhoeven's autobiographical film follows a group of Dutch students whose lives diverge dramatically after the German invasion — some joining the resistance, some collaborating. Rutger Hauer stars in this landmark of Dutch cinema based on the true memoir of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema.

CinemaMapped has mapped 2 real historical locations where the story takes place, spanning Netherlands, United Kingdom.

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The Hague, Netherlands

Paul Verhoeven's 1977 epic follows Dutch student Erik Lanshof and his friends through occupation — some collaborate, some resist, as the social world they kn...

Soldier of Orange is based on the memoir of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, who escaped the Netherlands and served as a pilot and SOE agent, eventually becoming an aide to Queen Wilhelmina in London. The film shows the rang...

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London, England

The Dutch government-in-exile operates from London — Erik joins Queen Wilhelmina's staff and continues resistance operations, parachuting into occupied Holla...

Queen Wilhelmina fled to London with the Dutch government on 13 May 1940 as German forces advanced. The London-based exile government maintained radio contact with the Dutch resistance and cooperated with the SOE on m...

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