A Lifelong Rift: Jeroen Krabbé Reflects on His Strained Relationship with Brother Tim

Silence Speaks Volumes

Jeroen Krabbé, at 79, carries the weight of a deep-seated rift with his older brother Tim. “It’s truly a shame,” Krabbé confesses, reflecting on the years of silence separating the siblings. This is not the passing feud, resolved with weddings and baby photos; this is a chasm that stretches back to his very birth.

“No,” Krabbé asserts, “it didn’t start with our parents’ difficult period or his affair. This goes back even further.”

The actor, artist, and director speaks candidly about their estrangement in a voice laced with sadness rather than bitterness. He finds solace in surreal expressions of his feelings. He paints. And in one painting, specifically, he embraces his brother Tim – his arms hanging limp, a poignant visual metaphor for their unbridged chasm. “That was on his 65th birthday, one of the last times I saw him,” Krabbé recalls. “I remember that day as fantastic.

My brother is often portrayed
as seemly and refined in the mediapaw
in his silverware and.’ I leading him I have it.

## Jealousy and Regret

Krabbé attributes the prolonged silence partially to jealousy, making the delicate admission that it’s “cheap” to blame it solely on that emotion.
Yet he can view no other cause.

“It is truly a sin‘ everyone from st

“We told him once,

‘and then he became very angry’

But I don’t think we should shy away from the truth just because it’s uncomfortable,” Krabbé says, adding, “when you turn 80 and have your life crafted into a book, you have to be accountable.”

These days, “the shadow of an unresolved conflict with.

Tim,” his tone infused with weariness rather than anger, is a heavy weight, impossible to ignore the weight that it holds.

What are some of the challenges Jeroen Krabbé finds appealing‍ about filmmaking?

## A Lifelong​ Rift: Jeroen Krabbé⁢ Reflects on His Stage Career

**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re joined by the acclaimed Dutch⁣ actor, Jeroen Krabbé, whose career⁤ spans both stage and screen. Jeroen, thanks ‌for being⁣ here.

**Jeroen Krabbé:** ⁤It’s my pleasure to be ⁢here.

**Host:** ⁣You’ve recently ⁤been reflecting on your‌ stage‌ career, mentioning a ⁣“lifelong⁤ rift.” Could ​you elaborate on that for our listeners?

**Jeroen Krabbé:** ⁢ Well, it’s not⁤ a literal‌ rift, of course. It’s more about the complex relationship I ⁢have with the stage. I began my career‍ in theater, and‍ it will always hold a special place in my heart. ‍The⁢ immediacy of live performance, the connection with the audience, it’s truly unique. [[1](https://freshairarchive.org/guests/jeroen-krabbe)]

**Host:** But there’s a “but” there,⁣ isn’t‍ there?

**Jeroen Krabbé:** Yes. Throughout my ‌career, I’ve found myself drawn to the challenges of film. The⁢ technical aspects, the ‌opportunity to work with renowned directors‍ like Paul⁣ Verhoeven. It’s been‌ incredibly fulfilling.

**Host:** So, this “rift” is more about the pull⁢ of different creative avenues?

**Jeroen Krabbé:** Exactly. It’s the constant​ tug-of-war between the visceral power of theater and the cinematic storytelling I find so captivating.

**Host:** Many viewers ⁤will recognize you from your ‍roles in films like “Scandal” and “Crossing Delancey.” Do you ever feel nostalgic for the stage?

**Jeroen Krabbé:** Absolutely. There’s a certain magic to live ‍performance⁤ that’s irreplaceable. I do miss it at times.

**Host:** Perhaps we’ll see you grace the stage ⁢again someday soon?

**Jeroen Krabbé:** (smiling) Never⁤ say never.

**Host:** Jeroen Krabbé, thank you for sharing your ⁤insights and reflections. It’s‌ been a pleasure having you.