Ridderzaalceremonie

Ceremonie for Veterans Day


On june 30th, 2018 three Veterans and one “home fronter” told personal stories on Afghanistan, Rwanda, losing mates, and doing their job as professional as possible. This all happend in a show with documentaries, live performances and music.

This ceremonie for Dutch Veterans day was held live in the Ridderzaal (‘hall of castle’) in The Hague, in attendance of King Willem-Alexander and prime minister Mark Rutte.
It was broadcasted by the NOS.

Watch the full ceremonie. The show starts after the talk of prime minister Rutte at 19 minutes.

Concept, script and director: Sanne Kortooms
The music is by Dutch singer songwriter JW Roy, and the Royal Air Force Chapel lead by Arnold Span
Composer: Steven Dietvorst
Creative Producer: Rob Sloekers

Project:
Ridderzaalceremonie
Role:
Director, Writer
Genre:
Live
Year:
2018 - 2019
Work periode:
Nov 2017 - July 2019
Run time:
60 minutes
Premiere:
june 30th, 2018, june 29th 2019
Premiere:
NPO 1
Sanne Kortooms | Director | Writer | Filmmaker