On mai 6 2002 the nationalist Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn was liquidated by the pro-environment and animal rights activist Volkert van der Graaf. (--- Some political background information for foreigners: Fortuyns'politics was basically a national one. Among the Dutch people it found a wide recognition. But at the time (2002) the elite still associated his nationalism with the German fascism, so that Fortuyns' rhetoric (restriction of immigration of Muslims etc.) caused shock waves within the cosmopolitical elite. ---). It was a crime, that defies any notion of common sense. Later the writer Tomas Ross transformed the event into a fictional story, that tried to search for some logic, and construct a possible explanation. In his representation van der Graaf is a dangerous psychopath. This helps us to understand. Of course such a person has to be closely observed by the Dutch Intelligence Agency (let us say DIA). Is it not amazing that the DIA did not act (somehow I love the word amazing. It reminds me of Amazon)? According to Ross the DIA was informed about the forthcoming attempt on Fortuyns life, but decided not to intervene. For the military-industrial complex wanted to further the purchase of the Joint Strike Fighter, and the political position of Fortuyn on this subject was unpredictable. By the way, Ross tells his story through the eyes of a press photographer. Subsequently Theo van Gogh transformed the book of Ross into a film. As a person van Gogh always tried to be original, albeit often in a coarse and sometimes abusive way. However with Fortuyn he failed in his attempt. For the film 0605 is rather ordinary (common?). Its characters are credible but not impressive. The shots are pleasant to watch but not exceptional. And I must add, that the text is plain and superficial (or do I miss something?). Not at all amazing! Do not expect an unforgettable experience. On the other hand, he deserves his place on IMDb. For essentially the thing is an agreeable way to kill time. Just make your choice ... and if you feel cheated afterwards, don't say that I did not warn you! Get what I mean? Just look at the screen, and read my lips! Its main charm is perhaps the inclusion of real news shots about Fortuyn and his political adversaries. Here are some amazing examples of news shots. Referring to Fortuyn the democrat Thom de Graaf compared with German fascism: "Nearby, at a walking distance, we have the back premises where Anne Frank ..." etc. The left-wing liberal Paul Rosenmöller said: "I think that Fortuyn has cut in his fingers. I hope that the wound will be so deep, that the bleeding will last until the election day". The social-democrat Ad Melkert said: "Here he crosses a line, that one must not pass. Netherlands, wake up!" And the socialist Marcel van Dam said: "You are a liar, an instigator. ... You are an extremely inferior person". It is indeed unbelievable. So why did van Gogh decide to produce a mediocre detective film? Certainly his fascination with the person Fortuyn was a motivation. He was himself a controversial Bohemian, and most likely saw an equal in Fortuyn. Someone to whom he should respond. Immediately he recognized a shared destiny. Van Gogh was not only a producer, but also hosted several talk shows. More than once he invited Fortuyn in his heavenly shows, and interviewed him in a relatively friendly manner. He liked his company. However, if a producer is so much emotionally involved in his story, you would expect a more exciting result. The film is too much down-to-earth. It seems like a missed opportunity. So yes, I am somewhat disappointed.
