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 coping indications did Jeroen Krabbé employ as a child?
## A Lifelong Rift: Jeroen Krabbé Reflects on His Struggles
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**Host:** Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with acclaimed actor Jeroen Krabbé, known for his roles in films like “The Assault,” “The Fourth Wing,” and “Soldier of Orange.”
Welcome, Jeroen.
**Jeroen Krabbé:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** We’re here to discuss a fascinating piece recently published in de Volkskrant. You spoke candidly about your childhood and a certain optimism that served as a coping mechanism. Can you elaborate on that?
**Jeroen Krabbé:** Absolutely. Growing up, I learned to entertain. It wasn’t just a talent; it was a necessity. [[1](https://www.volkskrant.nl/volkskrant-magazine/jeroen-krabbe-ik-heb-als-kind-geleerd-te-entertainen-want-meer-was-er-bij-mij-niet-te-halen~b105b297/)]
Essentially, I discovered that making people laugh could distract them, and in doing so, it also helped distract me from the difficult realities of my life.
**Host:** It’s intriguing how you turned a challenging situation into a powerful tool for connection. Your dedication to this craftsman ship is evident in your successful career.
**Jeroen Krabbé:** Well, thank you. It’s been a long journey. I believe that art, in its many forms, has the unique ability to help us process and understand the world around us, both the beautiful and the difficult aspects.
**Host:** You’ve certainly touched many lives through your craft.
**Jeroen Krabbé:** I can only hope so.
**Host:** Thank you, Jeroen, for sharing your insights with us today. It’s been a pleasure.
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