Bezuidenhout the movie
- April 8, 2026
- 4 min read
Bezuidenhout the movie, a story in Haagse Hout that must not be forgotten
Bezuidenhout the Film brings a momentous event in The Hague's history back into the spotlight. The film tells the story of the mistaken bombing on March 3, 1945, and shows what this day meant for the neighborhood and its residents. More than 500 people lost their lives in the attack.
At the memorial monument in Bezuidenhout, part of the Haagse Hout district, this event is commemorated annually. The film ties in with that commemoration and makes the story accessible to a wider audience. Joanna Bouma She submitted the film to Nieuw70 precisely because she considers it important that this history remains visible. 'More than 500 people lost their lives during the war, during this mistaken bombing. And I think it is wonderful that it is being commemorated and that a film is being made about it.'
Proud of Bezuidenhout the film
Why was this film made?
For maker Dirk Gunther Mohr The idea for the film began with a clear motivation. With the film, he aims to share knowledge and raise awareness, not only in the neighborhood but throughout the entire city. This is necessary because residents of the city, as well as those in Bezuidenhout itself, know too little about it. According to him, possessing this knowledge also leads to reflection in the present. War sometimes seems far away in time, but today's images make it clear that the past is closer than we think.
Joanna and Dirk They are visibly proud of it. Dirk is happy that he was able to make this film. Not only for the people in the neighborhood and in The Hague, but especially for the people who survived the bombing and are still alive. He spoke with various people involved and noticed how important it is to them that their stories are captured and shared. Many of them are proud that the film exists and that their history remains visible.
