''Terrorama!'' (2001) is the first feature film of

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director Edwin Brienen. In 2002 ''Terrorama!'' won the award for ''Best film'' at the

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and ''best leading actress'' at the

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( Esther Eva Verkaaik).

Plot

The film tells the story of six mental cases, trying to get rid of society's norms and values by kidnapping Gerard van Dongen, a well-known TV host. During an improvised TV show, the terrorists confront this Van Dongen with their darkest thoughts and emotions, resulting in violent excesses and extreme sexual behaviour.

UK release

Salvation Group bought the UK rights for the film in 2003. A DVD was scheduled for release on August 4, 2003, however was pulled back because of

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restrictions. After the killing of Theo van Gogh, Salvation decided to cut the controversial scene with Van Gogh reading from the

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. The censored version of the film was set to release on June 11, 2007, but was pulled back again for reasons unknown.

External links

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