Mijn Vriend, Of Het verborgen leven van Jules Depraeter
/
The Judge's Friend
/
Mijn vriend
director:
Fons Rademakers
playwright:
Gerard Soeteman
actor:
Peter Faber
/
André van den Heuvel
/
Dirk de Batist
/
Magda Cnudde
/
Pleuni Touw
…
genre:
Drama
/
Crime
region:
Netherlands
language:
Dutch
/
French
length: 2h 6m
release date: 1979-04-04
IMDb: tt0079555
Mijn Vriend, Of Het verborgen leven van Jules Depraeter
Overview
Based on a notorious Belgian court case, My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter follows Jules Depraeter, a charming but manipulative businessman from Ghent who becomes entangled in robbery, fraud and conspiracy. When police discover stolen jewels and securities in the trunk of a garage owner linked to him, a complex investigation unfolds. During the trial, Depraeter attempts to save himself by accusing a respected investigating judge of masterminding the crimes and plotting the murder of his own wife. Told through courtroom scenes and flashbacks, the film gradually reveals a web of lies, corruption and psychological manipulation.