'' Van de koele meren des doods '' is a 1982 Dutch film , directed by Nouchka van Brakel and based on the same-named novel by Frederik van Eeden . Book and film give an account of a bourgeois woman who struggles with her sexuality . The film is known internationally as '' Hedwig : The Quiet Lakes '' and '' The Cool Lakes of Death '' . The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 55th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
55th Academy Awards
55th Academy Awards
Van de koele meren des doods (film)