Anneliese Vonk-...
Film adaptation of historical novel 'Marjanneke, tough woman'
Are you looking for a beautiful historical story to make into a film?
In late 2019, I presented my historical novel 'Marjanneke, stoer wijf' (subtitled (Surviving) in Dordrecht, late 19th century).
From the start, the book sold well and I received good reviews.
Readers particularly appreciate how vividly and engagingly it is written. It is impressive how simple farm labourers end up in a big city like Dordrecht and have to find a way to survive there.
I was often asked about the sequel, or... when a film would be made of it. This included historian Kees Klok from Dordrecht. Particularly because of his words (and expertise), I am now looking for someone interested in adapting my book into a film.
The text on the back cover is as follows:
In 1884, the Industrial Revolution reached the Netherlands. Many rural workers sought their fortune in the big cities. Joost and Marjanneke de Kleijn were among them. Together with their three children, they moved from Schaijk in Brabant to distant Dordrecht, the promised land.
Here, however, a hard life awaits them, where they must fight to survive and live with more than twenty people in one house. Will Marjanneke manage to protect her family from the scarlet fever epidemic? Can Joost keep the stove burning, despite the biting cold and an empty purse? And how do you hold your own when they take your seriously ill daughter out of the house?
Marjanneke and Joost face it all with bravery and determination. In the moments when grief and tension plague the family, relatives and neighbors stand by them. Just like the Roman Catholic Church. But will that help arrive in time for their primal strength to return?
You can find a lot about my book on my website, such as the beautiful book trailer made about/of my book. And also Kees's book talk. ( https://youtu.be/-nXXyyovx_s )
If you are interested, I would be happy to explain the story further.
Beuningen, NL
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