Karen van Holst Pellekaan (Writing)

Benjamin Bat

The sensitive Benjamin is being mocked by his bat family because he's afraid of the dark. When on top he falls in love with a bird, he becomes a complete outcast. But his love helps him conquer his fear and stand for who he truly is.

Release Date:2024-10-23

Department:Writing

Job:Idea

Meninas Não Choram

Diagnosed with leukemia, a vibrant, soccer-loving teenager enters the hospital, where she finds purpose in friendship and her example influences others.

Release Date:2024-04-30

Department:Writing

Job:Original Film Writer

Vote Count:13

Tweede Hans

Release Date:2022-04-29

Department:Creator

Job:Creator

Vote Count:1

Hidden in the Spotlight

After the sudden death of her older sister, a successful singer-songwriter finds herself facing their family's darkest memories as she fights to win custody over her adolescent niece from the girl's lawful but long-absent father.

Release Date:2020-10-22

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:10

Circus Noël

A young girl runs away from her divorcing parents and joins a circus that she learns is being shut out of a famous festival by unknown evil forces.

Release Date:2019-04-17

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:4

Ninja Nanny

When awkward pre-teen Hunter and her patch-work family enter into a life of new-found celebrity and move to a posh neighborhood, she is distraught. She hates this snobbish village filled with brats and bullies. To make matters worse, her stepfather hires a nanny, Farah, to look after the kids while Hunter feels lonely and neglected. One day though, things suddenly change. A mysterious ninja saves her from the bullies - turns out that was her nanny. Hunter resolves to become a ninja master herself and discovers that if you really want something, you have to go all the way to achieve it.

Release Date:2019-01-13

Department:Writing

Job:Idea

Episode Count:10

Vote Count:1

Circus Noël

Release Date:2017-12-06

Department:Writing

Job:Idea

Episode Count:20

Storm - Letter of Fire

The film is set in 1521 Antwerp, in a Europe ravaged by religious wars, and during the early years of the Reformation. It tells the story of the twelve year old, Falko Voeten – a printer’s son. When Falko’s father, Klaas Voeten, a printer of forbidden literature, is caught by the Inquisition for printing a letter written by Maarten Luther; Falko is unwittingly propelled into helping his father and into searching for the letter. Threatened by the Inquisition but aided by Marieke, a Catholic orphan girl from the underground sewers, Falko is faced with a race against time if he is to save his father from being executed for heresy.

Release Date:2017-01-19

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:58

Tessa

Dutch remake of the Danish show Rita. Tessa is a single mom and high school teacher. Her students love having her as a teacher, but the adults think she's a piece of work.

Release Date:2015-11-26

Department:Writing

Job:Adaptation

Episode Count:8

Vote Count:1

Sword of D'Artagnan

When her grandfather has a car accident, Isabel (11) takes on his search for the sword that has been promised to her ancestor centuries ago by the world famous musketeer D’Artagnan. Assisted by her nephew Rik (12) and friend Jules (13), she will need just as much bravery, loyalty and perseverance as the illustrious musketeer to find his lost sword, to save her grandfather and to reunite her family.

Release Date:2015-06-24

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:29

The Surprise

An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets a young woman who has signed up for the same arrangement. Trouble ensues when the couple falls in love and wishes to get out of the contract.

Release Date:2015-05-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:66

Kidnap - Bo's Most Exciting Holiday Ever

Bo is the only child of rich parents and goes to a private school in Switzerland. When the holiday starts, he is kidnapped and his rich, safe and secluded world is turned upside down. During their long cross-country trip back to the Netherlands to meet the ransom deadline, Bo and his abductor Fred, a gruff lovable loser, forge a strange friendship. Bo discovers in Fred the father that he misses and learns to stand up for himself. Fred is confronted with where he has always been running from and learns to become a father.

Release Date:2015-04-22

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:6

Kijkbuiskinderen

Release Date:2014-12-31

Episode Count:1

Loonies II

Nursing home Zonnedael has been shut down by director Bomhoff: the psychiatric in-patients Bep Brul, the Major, Fats, Ms. De Haas and Dr. Doolittle are reintroduced into society against their wishes. Nurse Ten Hoeven, who always cared for her patients with love and care, is grieving: her main purpose in life has gone. To make matters worse, she is kidnapped. Of course the patients take action immediately. Under the Major’s guidance they embark on a risky and lunatic venture, to finally discover the incredible truth behind the kidnapping.

Release Date:2014-07-09

Character:Bep Brul

Vote Count:9

Secrets of War

Tuur and Lambert are best friends. But the war is closing in and is about to change their lives forever. Tuurs dad joined the resistance and even his big brother seems so be part of it. Lamberts family on the other hand choose to obey the Germans. Then a new girls from the city shows up, befriending the boys but telling her secret to only one of them. A choice that separates the boys and ultimately gets her in trouble.

Release Date:2014-07-03

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:71

Kenau

While she fights a heroic battle against the Spanish besieger with her female army, Kenau, driven by hate and sorrow of the execution of her youngest daughter, is threatened to also lose her eldest daughter, because her fear and pain are covered by her stubborn closeness.

Release Date:2014-03-06

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:26

Soof

Soof is reaching 40 and has everything she ever wanted: three children, a small catering business, a sweet husband Kasper and a lovely home. Until she starts asking herself: 'is this all there is'?

Release Date:2013-12-12

Character:Birthday woman

Vote Count:68

The Rotterdam Bombing

A thrilling love story between the young boxer Vincent and the German Eva, who soon has to marry with the middle-aged Dirk to save her family. While the war starts in the Netherlands their impossible love inflames. May 14, 1940, the day that the centre of Rotterdam is bombed and the young lovers lose sight of each other.

Release Date:2012-12-19

Department:Writing

Job:Script Consultant

Vote Count:34

Jackie

Two Dutch twin sisters travel to the United States, looking for their long-lost mother.

Release Date:2012-05-10

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:42

Cool Kids Don't Cry

Adaptation of one of Benelux most famous children's novels. Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. Love is the only thing she's scared of. When Akkie is diagnosed with Leukemia, she has to fight for her life. On the verge of going to high school, Akkie has to allow love to enter her life, and thus gain courage to accept the inevitable.

Release Date:2012-02-15

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:264

The Happy Housewife

Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.

Release Date:2010-04-15

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:41

De Avondboot

A group of holidaymakers descends on the West Frision Island Vlieland, where each of them is confronted with relational problems. Loneliness, surfacing secrets or a crisis; everyone gets their share.

Release Date:2007-02-05

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:2

Zwijnen

Release Date:2004-09-23

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:1

Loonies

Release Date:2002-10-10

Department:Writing

Job:Scenario Writer

Character:Bep Brul

Vote Count:13

Rita Koeling

For the first time in his life timid Anton, an eleven-year-old pubescent, falls madly in love with one of his classmates, precocious Rita Koeling. But Anton shrinks from openly telling his tough friends about his romantic feelings.

Release Date:2002-09-23

Department:Writing

Job:Scenario Writer

Bad Luck

A cat burglar with a case of diarrhea heads for the head, bag of swag in hand, and triggers a silent alarm. The security company calls one resident, who begins his hunt for the intruder; two other residents are also alerted by the sounds of flatulence, so they too are on the hunt, one armed with a gun, one with a golf club. A noisy toilet-roll holder adds to the burglar's problems.

Release Date:2002-09-23

Vote Count:2

Dunya & Desie

Release Date:2002-09-18

Character:Cursusleidster

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:2

Unit 13

Release Date:1996-10-12

Character:Lotti Werner

Episode Count:6

Vote Count:2

Loenatik

Release Date:1995-12-17

Character:Bep Brul

Episode Count:27

Vote Count:2

The Penknife

Accidentally still in possession of his best friend's pocket knife after they move all the way to a different city, a young boy sets out to return it.

Release Date:1992-10-15

Character:Baliedame

Vote Count:18