Commercial Salomon Kalou en Rita Verdonk (WK 2006) - Even Apeldoorn bellen - Centraal Beheer

A breakthrough in a protracted affair! The international and domestic press is on the case. But the protagonist of the whole affair is revealing little. The surprising breakthrough only becomes clear during the Netherlands-Germany match at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin. Background commercial: This 2006 film caused quite a stir. The film was a nod to the situation involving Feyenoord player Salomon Kalou. The "Kalou case" received a lot of publicity because the Ivory Coast footballer wanted to play for the Dutch national team during the FIFA World Cup in Germany. However, he needed Dutch citizenship to do so. Sports reporters such as Humberto Tan, Jan Joost van Gangelen, Edward van Cuilenborg, and the British Gary Lineker also had roles in the film. Then-Minister Rita Verdonk also played a role, unbeknownst to her. Before the film was shown on television, we visited Rita Verdonk to show her the film. She laughed heartily and didn't mind the film being broadcast on television. The film received positive reactions, but also complaints. Many people thought we were trying to make a political statement with it. These people didn't appreciate Rita Verdonk's role. Of course, it was never our intention to make a political statement. We always steer clear of politics, violence, and religion in our films. Yet, the complaints persisted, and after just two days, we were forced to pull the film from the air. The publicity piqued the curiosity of people who hadn't yet seen the film. The film was subsequently downloaded enormously online. Filming took place at FC Utrecht's Nieuw Galgenwaard Stadium and at the Sparrendaal estate in Driebergen. The audience consisted entirely of extras. About Centraal Beheer: Centraal Beheer offers private and business clients personal contact, security, and convenience. We are the insurer behind the "Even Apeldoorn Bellen" campaigns. Centraal Beheer is nationally known as the insurance company from Apeldoorn. We are one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands and have direct, personal contact with our customers. We offer them certainty, convenience, and clarity. Call Apeldoorn: (055) 579 8000 Contact Us Website: https://www.centraalbeheer.nl Facebook:   / centraalbeheer   Twitter:   / centraal_beheer   LinkedIn:   / centraal-beheer-achmea