Edda Barends

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Characters played by Edda Barends

Christine M. — A Question of Silence (1982)

A silent housewife and mother of three who attempts to shoplift a dress. She stands with Andrea and Annie in a circle around the male boutique owner, participates in his murder, and later laughs and exits the courtroom with the group.

Bea — Broken Mirrors (1984)

A prostitute at the brothel and a member of the central female ensemble whose interactions and working life form the brothel storyline.

Mother Steenwijk — The Assault (1986)

Mother Steenwijk is Anton's mother, living with him, his father, and Peter during the harsh winter of 1945. After the shooting near their home, German soldiers search and interrogate the family before taking them away. Anton is separated from her, and the loss of his parents remains central to his later grief.

Career Overview

Edda Barends has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Signature works include A Question of Silence, Cowboy from Iran, Broken Mirrors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
13
Birth Date
1942-05-07
Birth Place
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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