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Vox Populi

Vox Populi

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Vox Populi

2008

1h 40m

6.5(11 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Vox Populi is a black comedy about an experienced politician suffering from a midlife crisis. When he comes into contact with the common-man's logic of his new in-laws, this has a far-reaching effect on both his political and his personal life.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tom Jansen

Tom Jansen

Jos Fransen

Johnny de Mol

Johnny de Mol

Sjef

Esmarel Gasman

Esmarel Gasman

Nina

Tara Elders

Tara Elders

Zoë

Bata Miodrag Milojevic

Savo

Charlie Dagelet

Charlie Dagelet

Ineke

Tes Op den Dries

Brenda

Femke Lakerveld

Femke Lakerveld

Mira

Ton Kas

Ton Kas

Nico

Marion van Thijn

Marion van Thijn

Geesje

Creative team

Directed by: Eddy Terstall
Written by: Eddy Terstall
Produced by: Imko Nieuwenhuijs

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