Skirt Day (2016)
A warm Dutch ensemble romantic comedy where sixteen hopeful singles discover that the first skirt day of spring might just be the perfect day to find love.
Skirt Day - Movie Information
- Original Title: Rokjesdag
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Johan Nijenhuis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 47m
- Original Language: Dutch
- Spoken Languages: Dutch
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 10, 2016 (Netherlands)
- Production Companies: Johan Nijenhuis & Co
- Production Countries: Netherlands
Skirt Day - Plot
Every spring, there comes a day when women appear on the streets wearing skirts. Love is in the air on skirt day and the film follows sixteen colourful characters who attend a 'Cooking Class for Singles.' They hope to find their match during cooking speed-dates. Will ambitious lawyer Marijke win from her sexy best-friend Danielle? And is the shy Edwin able to put to practice what he learned through lessons on 'how to seduce a woman'? And what about the founders of the Cooking Class: Alexandra and Bor. Is their marriage as good as Alexandra so desperately needs it to be? We follow them and other characters in this modern day romantic comedy on their collective journey in finding true love.
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Skirt Day - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Johan Nijenhuis
Main Cast
- Lieke van Lexmond
- Birgit Schuurman
- Carly Wijs
- Loek Peters
- Manuel Broekman
- Barbara Sloesen
- Stijn Fransen
- Anne-Marie Jung
- Martijn Fischer
- David Lucieer
Producers
- Johan Nijenhuis
- Ingmar Menning
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What is Skirt Day about?
Skirt Day is a Dutch romantic comedy set on the first warm spring day when women wear skirts and love fills the air. It follows sixteen singles attending a Cooking Class for Singles, where speed-dates spark rivalries, shy hopes, and unexpected connections as each character searches for true love.
Who are the main actors in Skirt Day?
The film features an ensemble cast including Lieke van Lexmond as ambitious lawyer Marijke, Birgit Schuurman as her alluring best friend Danielle, Carly Wijs as Alexandra, Loek Peters as Bor, Martijn Fischer as the shy Edwin, and David Lucieer as Trevor, among others.
Does Skirt Day have a happy ending?
True to its romantic comedy roots, Skirt Day resolves its intertwining storylines with warmth and optimism. The various characters — from competitive Marijke to shy Edwin and the troubled couple Alexandra and Bor — each reach emotional turning points that lean toward hope, connection, and the possibility of lasting love.
Who directed Skirt Day?
Skirt Day was directed by Johan Nijenhuis, a prolific Dutch filmmaker known for popular romantic comedies. Nijenhuis also served as a producer on the film through his production company Johan Nijenhuis & Co, and is one of the most commercially successful directors in the Netherlands.
When was Skirt Day released?
Skirt Day was released in the Netherlands on March 10, 2016. The film was produced by Johan Nijenhuis & Co and is a Dutch-language production, timed to coincide with the arrival of spring — the season at the heart of the film's romantic premise.
What genre is Skirt Day?
Skirt Day is a Comedy and Romance film. It belongs to the tradition of ensemble romantic comedies, weaving together multiple storylines around a shared event. The film blends light humor with heartfelt moments as its diverse cast of characters pursues love during a single spring day.
What are similar movies to Skirt Day?
If you enjoyed Skirt Day, you might also like Fever Pitch (1997), Imagine Me & You (2006), Liar Liar (1997), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), and Bedazzled (2000). These films share a similar blend of romantic entanglements, comedic situations, and ensemble or character-driven storytelling.
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