The Man Who Had His Hair Cut Short

Original title: De man die zijn haar kort liet knippen

1965
1h 34m

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The Man Who Had His Hair Cut Short (1965)

Govert Miereveld is a schoolteacher who has an unhealthy obsession with Fran, one of his students. On the day of Fran's graduation, Govert decides that he needs to tell her.Govert Miereveld is a schoolteacher who has an unhealthy obsession with Fran, one of his students. On the day of Fran's graduation, Govert decides that he needs to tell her.Govert Miereveld is a schoolteacher who has an unhealthy obsession with Fran, one of his students. On the day of Fran's graduation, Govert decides that he needs to tell her.

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6.7/10

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination

Trivia
Originally made for TV, the film was released theatrically in Belgium more than one year after due to its success in Paris and London theaters.

Quotes
Eufrazia 'Fran' Veerman: Govert. Govert. Govert. Godfried.

Connections
Featured in De man die zijn haar kort liet knippen archieven (2005)

Soundtracks
Ballade de la Vie Véritable
Music by Frédéric Devreese
Lyrics by André Delvaux
Performed by Yvonne Lex

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8/10

Man asleep

There is an old Sufi saying that goes "Man is asleep in a nightmare of unfulfilled desires". Never has a film been made that better captured this sentiment.

To say much more would detract from the experience of appreciating the movie, except perhaps pointing out the following: This film is listed in "1001 Movies you must see before you die". Like many of the more obscure films that make the list, this one is saturated in mood. This particularly unique mood is exuded from the first frame to the very last. It draws you in and will likely stick with you long after the viewing.